The Mayor's supporters contended that his choices underscored his priorities and represented an important beginning.

The choice of Clifton Wharton as Mr. Christopher's deputy underscores the connection between domestic and foreign policy.

The choice underscored Republicans' desire to show a moderate face on two issues that have emerged as immensely popular with voters.

But his choice underscores the increasingly prominent role of biology at M.I.T., the nation's premier technological university.

This choice underscores the play's considerable satire, but it loses the genuine surprise and ultimate horror that should also be part of the evening.

The choice of medium - color wood cut - underscores his connection to German Expressionism; and a selection of earlier prints sketchily surveys previous subjects.

That choice of weapons, with all their symbolic resonance, underscores the newness of this threat.

But the choice of Alain Berliner (above) as director underscores the nature of the film as an inner journey.

The choice of locale for his speech underscored the theme: The Texas House is under Democratic control.

The choice also underscores fast-improving commercial ties between the Soviet Union and West Germany as their political relationship warms up.