Asked about the attention he had received over the incident and his repeated denials, he said: "Now I know how the people in the tabloids feel."

So he sets off to palace where without any effort accepted by Queen as Prince Rajeshwar in spite of his repeated denials.

Moreover, if Saddam used W.M.D., it would disprove his repeated denials that he has such weapons.

According to today's motion and other case records, the interrogators scoffed at his repeated denials of guilt as "ridiculous" and said that he had not cried enough to be credible.

But his repeated denial of coercion contradicted the 1993 statement, Ms. Yoshikawa said.

The publication of de Beauvoir's letters to Sartre has revealed that, contrary to her repeated denials, she did have a number of sexual relationships with women.

He also finally acknowledged that his left ankle, which was sprained a year ago last January, had bothered him during the season, despite his repeated denials then.

When asked why the speculation persists despite his repeated denials, Mr. Codey, 59, suggested that it might be a hangover from comments he has made to fellow lawmakers.

And his repeated denials that he knew anything about the affair made him appear ignorant and incompetent.

Despite his repeated denials, many Filipinos believe Mr. Enrile still dreams of the presidency.