But he cautioned that the Administration was waiting for Soviet negotiators to present the proposal in detail at the Geneva arms talks.

When she returned, an Administration for Children's Services officer was waiting for her.

He said the Administration is waiting for the Kuwaitis to make a "fast and final decision as to what aircraft they might be interested in."

Secretary of State George P. Shultz has said the Administration will wait until next year before requesting new military aid.

What is the Administration waiting for?

The Administration, a ranking official said, may still wait 24 or 36 hours after the deadline before starting an attack.

Still, Mr. Lewis said he was not pleased that the Administration had waited until the last minute to make a deal with him.

The Administration has waited a long time to act.

Mr. Talbott indicated that the Administration would not wait forever for the sanctions to work.

But they said the Administration would likely wait to consult with its allies before settling on the terms of any new ultimatum issued to the Serbs.