Today, however, his aides insisted he was looking forward to assuming the position.

But this is not a master plan, his aides insist.

But the Governor's closest aides insisted that even they did not know what his decision would be.

But aides insisted that all systems were go for Israel, with no state crisis in sight.

But aides to the Speaker insisted that he did not speak out today in response to attacks.

His aides insist they are prepared for a few concessions.

President Clinton's aides have insisted that no decision has been made about renewing the force.

The President's aides insist that "no laws have been broken."

Aides to both men insisted there was absolutely nothing political involved - just a couple of old friends kicking around some policy ideas.

The Governor's aides insisted that no such commitment had ever been made, and the state would provide only the land for the expansion.