In recent years, many politicians and commentators have cited what they consider a nationwide "war on religion" that exposes religious organizations to hostility and discrimination.

At Wednesday's meeting, they and the politicians present were already citing the need for a new law to prevent catastrophes like new drugstores.

American politicians later cited the Halabja poison gas attack to justify the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Economists and politicians cite many reasons for the agony.

Many leading American politicians, going back to revolutionary times, have cited Winthrop in their writings or speeches.

Scientists, advocates and politicians cite these numbers in their efforts to mobilize against the disease.

Serbian politicians frequently cite public opinion as their main reason for failing to arrest war crimes suspects.

Many politicians, including the governors of New York and California, cited the study as a justification for large cuts in welfare benefits.

But some politicians cited Mr. Rogers's expertise with animals as the reason for the switch.

Where our politicians cite freedom as the greatest good, theirs tend to talk of security.