For example, a newspaper might comment that a bill that was not popular passed in Congress because the supporters bulldozed the opposition.

VOA: special.2009.02.15

The director of national intelligence, who is a key participant in the review, would not comment directly on a new strategy for the region.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

A spokesman for President Karzai also refused to comment on the media reports.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

But speaking to VOA by phone a spokesman for the U.S.Embassy in Kabul, John Groch,refused to comment on media reports regarding Ambassador Eikenberry's feelings on sending additional U.S.troops to Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12