He said the issue was, "How shall we respond diplomatically and with a sense of humanity to a technological error resulting in the loss of 290 lives.

In the interest of his own survival, he paused, twirling his glass thoughtfully, before he responded diplomatically, "Kirlian photography has its supporters and detractors.

Afra responded diplomatically but somewhat defensively on behalf of Reidinger.

Sitrick responded diplomatically that "we are hopeful that 20/20 's newscast will be fair and objective."

In Albany, Senator Bruno responded more diplomatically.

Blanchett listens and then diplomatically responds.

She responded vaguely and diplomatically.

Mr. Balladur diplomatically responded that the debate on Europe should not be trapped in "outdated models."

Asked yesterday if the two men actually liked each other, Zenia Mucha, the Governor's spokeswoman, paused for a long few seconds before responding diplomatically.

As this report went to press, Syria announced it would respond diplomatically, and asked the UN Security Council to condemn the Israeli action.