"When that requirement was made, we had discussions with the town," he said, referring to the town's request that the department get a permit.

The album's title refers to Atlantic's request that the band produce an album "loaded with hits."

He didn't even stop to think whether the missile-release order referred to the attack planes ahead or his earlier request to fire on the Indian Migs.

"I refer to your request, not the overall situation."

"I wouldn't put you in this position," he said, referring to his request that they choose sides, "if I knew the Governor would endorse a candidate."

Ms. Crowley was referring specifically to Mr. Cuomo's request for 20 minutes on public television soon after he unveiled his budget last February.

He referred to his request as a simple one seeking to treat everyone the same which was blown out of proportion.

"Dear Honourable Hanchell, I refer to your request for a freehold title," it read.

Mr. Gianelli continued, referring to Miss Pierson's request to her brother to find someone to kill their father.

I refer you to paragraph 1 and our request that the UN Security Council investigate sanctions against this regime.