Dr. Levin echoed that view today, citing her "ability to bring people together and motivate them."

He also cited the team's ability to remain disciplined and patient at crucial times, as it did when it fell behind Mexico.

In particular, they cited his ability to create a collegial atmosphere among managers.

And he cited his ability to work with Congress at the end of this legislative session as "the thing that sealed all this."

He cited his ability to pick up their votes on issues like child care and family and medical leave.

Defenders cite initiatives' ability to express public frustration with government.

Fee-only financial planners also cite their ability to offer advice unrelated to commissions they might receive for doing so.

Walton today cited O'Brien's ability to come off the bench as another reason to send him there.

On the part played by Farmiga, he cited her ability to walk a fine line between aggressiveness and femininity.

He also cited his ability to raise money for down-ticket Democratic candidates.