Perhaps you are right, Poirot, I said gently. 
I gently suggested that Poirot was right.
I disagreed vehemently with Poirot's views
Bill Clinton had free reign.
I've never seen a game.
Some men are bobsledding.
Sir James remained a complete mystery to her.
If the person asking is a reporter then why not do the same thing.
Horseback riding is banned in LA.