WASHINGTON, April 8: A Democratic member of the Sept 11 commission addressed national security adviser Condoleezza Rice several times on Thursday as "Dr Clarke", referring to Richard Clarke, the former anti-terror official she was seeking to refute.

During his 10-minute questioning of Ms Rice, panel member Bob Kerrey, a former senator from Nebraska, made the mistake three times. "I've heard you say that, Dr Clarke, that Jan 25, 2001, memo was declassified...."

"Dr Clarke, in the spirit of further declassification...." "Actually, we have many points of disagreement, Dr Clarke...." Condoleezza Rice finally felt compelled to correct him. "Sir, with all respect, I don't think I look like Dick Clarke." "Dr Rice, excuse me," Mr Kerrey said. -Reuters