In Washington, Mr. Clinton's aides reacted with irritation to Mr. Dole's remarks.

When asked how Bettman and his top aides reacted to the proposal, Guerin said, "They weren't quite prepared for that."

Mr. Stancik's aide, Robert M. Brenner, reacted cautiously to the findings.

Mr. Clinton's aides reacted jubilantly to the interview, and the President himself, speaking to elderly voters in Chicago, responded with a rare personal attack on his opponent.

Kage did not look away from the Federation ambassador, though, so he did not know how Kamemor and her aides reacted, but they said nothing.

Mr. Putin's aides have reacted angrily, though not violently, to a wave of demonstrations.

The police and aides to the Mayor reacted with restraint.

Mr. Uribe and his closest aides have reacted defiantly to the criticism.

Sarek's aide reacted to his smile with a disapproving look.

Democratic leaders and Congressional aides reacted cautiously to the White House plan, which administration officials will defend in hearings next week.