In his rebuttal then, Mr. Kerry did not question the president's assertion.

That was a patent lie, but he was too drunk to question her assertion or even care if she told him the truth.

Some analysts questioned Columbia's assertion that regulators had barred it from participation.

But critics might question his assertion that he has "real solutions."

Others have also questioned the state's assertion that money can be saved without hurting the quality of care.

Therefore, I question their assertion of wanting to approach this issue in a bipartisan fashion.

I would like to question your assertion that she "eventually apologized for her decision."

There is reason, however, to question his assertion.

Some Democratic senators questioned the prosecutors' assertion that mandatory sentences led to lower crime.

But they question the Governor's assertion that he is a "compassionate conservative" when it comes to criminal justice.