So the event passed peacefully despite bellicose speeches lashing out at the Palestinian Authority - and, even more so, its negotiating partner, Israel, which the speakers warned would remain a target of deadly attacks.

Ironically, the anti-Somaliland elements described in Ahmed Silanyo's bellicose speech are the rightful owners of the very land the secessionists are hypocritically staking claim on.

Saddam Hussein's bellicose speeches sometimes drove the price above $400.

He specifically mentioned the P.L.O. report and referred to what he called the "extremely bellicose" speech on Sunday by Iraq's President, Saddam Hussein.

The official noted that Iraq's bellicose speeches in the months preceding the invasion were directed at both countries.

"This year, and in the time that follows, God willing, will be the virtual erosion of the blockade," he said, in a speech considerably less bellicose than usual.

The gathering featured a briefing and pep talk, by telephone, from Ken Mehlman, the White House political director, and a somewhat bellicose speech by Mr. Ganske.

Prime Minister Nduwayo responded with a bellicose speech last week, saying the country must wage an all-out war to finish the rebels.

General Neal said he was "as confused as you are" when asked by reporters to explain the contradictions between Mr. Hussein's bellicose speech on Thursday night and the subsequent peace negotiations in Moscow.

On September 10, Goering made a bellicose speech at the Nuremberg Party Rally.