Mr. Clinton's strategy will work - as long as he also does what his aides promise.

Personality: Brown's aides promised us a more personal speech than usual, and we got that.

But Mr. Sununu's aides had promised in the past that he would use the money only for political purposes.

The aide promised he would do what he could.

And some aides have quietly promised industry executives and lobbyists that a Bush administration would move swiftly to eliminate it.

I will remedy the deficiency as soon as feasible," the young aide promised.

Senior aides to Mr. Cristiani said he was outraged by the judge's decision and promised a full investigation.

His aides promise proposals on school financing, prisons and tax relief for businesses and individuals.

Bill Clinton's aides promised that his next 100 days would be characterised by discipline, a sharper focus and more trips outside Washington.

Mr. Pataki's aides promised in 1994 to make financial information about the funds public.