The chiefs of the other security services report to Mr. Arafat.

The chief of staff reported that his favorite was "A man, a plan, a canal - Panama!"

The new chief of this branch reported for duty on September 10, 2001.

Better yet, have the chiefs take care of their own men and report back to you.

The list, the chief of staff reported, had been cut from a dozen names early Saturday morning to four or five by Sunday evening.

On 18 November the chief of the secret service reported that every possible measure was being taken.

The senior chief watched status lights change as missiles were interrogated by his computers and reported their readiness.

"Overall, it's still flyable on the outside, sir," the chief reported.

The branch's chief reported for duty on September 10, 2001.

"Commander Riker called down and said you were cleared to launch," reported the chief.