Mr. Kemp's remarks, which were broadcast today on the CNN program "Evans and Novak," contradicted the finding of the department's Inspector General, Paul A. Adams.

When Emma Willard addressed the New York State Legislature in 1819 on the subject of education for women, her remarks contradicted popular beliefs of the time.

His remarks today did not directly contradict that position because many economists expect a mild economic decline.

Some analysts said her remarks contradicted somewhat the tone of Alan Greenspan, the Fed chairman, when he spoke before the Senate Budget Committee on Tuesday.

The brothers' remarks contradict Mr. Vannatter's testimony before a grand jury, at a preliminary hearing and in court last March.

The remarks contradict the official military record that American aircraft shot down 28 Iraqi warplanes, with no American losses in air-to-air duels.

The chancellor's remarks contradicted a declaration by Salmond on Wednesday that an independent Scotland would keep the pound.

Behind the News - Candid, perhaps, but Mr. Chirac's remarks contradicted French policy, his own past comments and seemed at odds with America's policy of stopping Iran from producing nuclear weapons.

His remarks contradicted statements last week by Saudi Arabia, the cartel's leading producer, calling for increases in the quotas to ease price pressures.

The remark by Prime Minister Beaumont totally contradicted the Minister of Finance's previous statement.