Fundamentalist Muslim legislators cautiously praised the proposal.

Today Energy Secretary Bill Richardson, who led the American delegation here, cautiously praised the inaugural speech.

Yesterday it cautiously praised the dividend actions but said they did not go far enough.

Nevertheless, Mr. Parisi cautiously praised today's action.

Tonight, leaders from two Iraqi political parties cautiously praised the latest proposals but implied that Mr. Bremer might have to make even more concessions in coming weeks.

The Soviet leader cautiously praised the students who are protesting for democracy.

Several business groups cautiously praised Mr. Bush's plan, saying that Congress should not act until investigators reached more conclusions about what caused Enron's problems.

Also on Sunday, Iranian, Iraqi and American officials cautiously praised Saturday's regional security meeting in Baghdad.

Analysts cautiously praised the moves but noted that the cuts were far less drastic than announced by other banks.

Robert Lawson, a spokesman for Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, cautiously praised Mr. Silver's proposal.