The Secretary, Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, discussed his goals in a cheerful, self-confident manner at a breakfast meeting with reporters.

The former Secretary of State, former Senator, and Kohut discuss the divide between Islam and the West.

The Secretary first discussed potential steps to end the practice in January.

Other officials said that Secretary of State Colin L. Powell had discussed with General Musharraf directly whether he would be stepping down as army chief.

The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed a range of questions related to the other two parts of the agenda, bilateral and transnational issues.

During a recent conversation, he said he and Secretary of State Warren Christopher had discussed their concern that the special Atlantic relationship should not drift apart.

The Duke will often see his Private Secretary or Equerry to discuss matters relating to either the day ahead or plans for his official diary.

The Secretary has also reportedly discussed the policy shift with the Office of Management and Budget.

Mr. Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice have not publicly discussed the specifics of the agreement.

She pretended to be asleep while President Lincoln and Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton, discussed upcoming strategies.