The White House declined tonight to comment on the lawsuit.

In the throes of civil war, the White House declined his offer.

The White House declined to respond to the positions advanced on the talk shows.

The White House declined to issue a list of the guests, and closed the event to the press.

The White House and the association have declined to make the agreement or its revisions public.

The White House declined to offer him a state dinner, however, and has called the session a "working visit."

The White House declined to comment today about the brief.

The White House declined to comment on a potential appearance.

The White House declined to comment today on the gifts.

White House today declined to comment on the proposal.