We hope he means it, because Washington's closest global partners have grave misgivings about the administration's plans.

Reflecting popular will, China would be a more responsible global partner.

They also maintain a network of global partners for conducting internationally-focused work.

The region, therefore, deserves serious attention from global partners.

Qatar Foundation has therefore established a number of commercial joint ventures with global partners.

Most of the league's global partners sell products in China.

The nation's infrastructure needs a $5 billion shot in the arm just to catch up to our global partners.

Our ambition for 2006 extends to Europe's becoming a more influential global partner.

Again, Europe will provide leadership on this issue and we hope that our global partners will follow.

We also encourage the best overseas companies to look to the UK as their global partner of choice.