Peter Power
Peter Power
ahead decision entirely meeting
The decision not to go ahead with the meeting is regrettable, but under the circumstances entirely understandable.
barrier deal others situation
There is no deal at the moment. That is not the situation that we want but others have put a barrier in the way.
expected last moved moves
We made the moves that were expected of us but the goalposts moved at the last moment.
ask maintain questions
If the Americans maintain their position, you could ask yourself questions about their intentions.
available behind circumstance contact continuing exactly given launch lies order statement
In these circumstances, and given the continuing subsidies available to Boeing for the launch of the 787, the statement of the USTR is surprising. We will make contact in order to find out what exactly lies behind the USTR statement.
guess people
I guess most people just don't think about it.
commission decision move offer
The Commission is considering making an offer on the agriculture negotiations but no decision has been taken. There will be no move today.
commission confident outcome
The Commission is confident in the objectivity and thoroughness of its investigative procedures, which presuppose no outcome to this case. This investigation continues.
april deadline difficult
The end of April deadline will be exceptionally difficult to meet.
complex detailed exchanges respect
These are complex and detailed talks, and we need to respect the confidentiality of exchanges between ministers.