Mr. Reagan also wants a treaty, he continued, but the President is constrained rather than encouraged by the domestic political situation.

The President did not direct or encourage Ms. Currie's activities regarding the gifts.

Worse, the majority report concludes that the President generally encouraged the Iran-contra enterprises through the tone and policies he set.

In fact, the President deliberately encouraged that result.

White House officials say the President has encouraged the two sides to talk.

In other words, the President, knowing that a witness had just signed a false affidavit, encouraged his friend to continue trying to find her a job.

The President had encouraged both leaders to hold free and fair elections early on in his second term, but in fact neither leader carried out significant reforms.

The President encouraged Federal agencies to hire welfare recipients as "worker trainees."

The President regularly encourages all citizens to seek unity through their shared religion.

With careful wording, speaking to an airport empty except for the welcoming committee and swarms of mosquitos, the President encouraged liberty.