Some Pentagon officials have voiced reluctance to keeping the marines, an elite anti-terrorist unit, in Mogadishu indefinitely to protect and escort American officials.

But Mr. Cuomo has repeatedly voiced reluctance about going to the convention, citing reasons ranging from the continuing legislative session in Albany to concerns about a threatened demonstration in Atlanta by supporters of Tawana Brawley.

German officials have voiced reluctance about that proposal, because of sensitivity to Serbian charges that Germany favors the dismemberment of Yugoslavia to re-establish traditional political and economic interests in the region.

British officials voiced reluctance about that proposal, noting that several Yugoslav factions oppose such a force and asserting that outside peace-keepers could quickly become targets so long as fighting is going on.

City Hall officials voiced reluctance to discuss the contract talks, saying they needed to focus instead on the World Trade Center tragedy.

Gramm Raises Cost Question Aides to Mr. Dole said the Republican leader expected "no major troubles" on the bill, although several Republicans voiced reluctance to the measure because of its cost.

In recent days, Cameron has spoken to counterparts in Sweden and the Czech Republic, both countries which do not use the euro and have voiced reluctance about the fiscal pact.

Officials in Washington have voiced reluctance to invite Mr. Gorbachev to London, asserting that his presence might force the Group of Seven to back large amounts of aid for Moscow.

So deep is his lack of interest in political scuffling that he voiced reluctance at having to attend the meeting late last month between committee counsel and White House lawyers to discuss ground rules for hearings and depositions.

Mr. Carrier pointed out, however, that Mr. Pataki had released funds for other purposes after first voicing reluctance.