Bottom line: The region is more ripe than ever for a big U.S. initiative.

Frantic also tied in with other U.S. initiatives.

The Dominican government has been supportive of many U.S. initiatives in the United Nations and related agencies.

Honduras is an ally of the United States and generally supports U.S. initiatives in international fora.

Recently, Mathieu led U.S. national initiatives for the improvement of science higher education.

"This is regarded as an extremely important U.S. initiative," he said, "and there has been enthusiastic reaction in Latin America."

Israel is better off with a U.S. initiative than a resolution drafted by Israel's adversaries.

Not all of Bahrain's citizens have applauded their government's efforts, however, particular vis-à-vis its support for U.S. initiatives.

A major U.S. initiative is possible.

A10 The U.S. initiative won applause in Europe.