"But he said there was a woman and children inside," argued his aide.

His aides argued that he should cross out the word political.

And, his aides argue, he is now putting that to good use as a foreign policy tool.

Aides argued that additional revenue in future years would cover the costs.

In those battles, the aides argued, Congress has an edge.

Aides argued over whether the illness should be allowed to run its course without interference.

Aides argue that the strong financial picture is more than gimmickry.

The lawyers take a cautious view, he said, while the political aides argue that a broad range of activities should be considered within the law.

Mr. Bush and his aides argue that would be a huge mistake.

Mr. Bloomberg's aides argue that they are two different cases.