"We think the issues are far more complex than trying to assess blame."

The board treated Boeing lightly in assessing blame for the accident.

There was a brief pause as we wondered how she would assess blame in this case.

"We believe time would be better served working on solutions rather than assessing blame."

The commission declined to assess blame to the students and police by a 5-4 vote.

He said maintenance records were destroyed in the fire, making it difficult to assess blame.

Army officials have stated that the report was compiled to state facts, not to assess blame.

As is often the case, the complexity of the situation makes it virtually impossible to assess blame.

The second purpose is to assess blame and determine the lessons to be learned.

"I have no interest in pointing fingers or assessing blame," he said.