But, he said, the Administration has since adopted a similar position.

However, at the end of the day it is also important for us to adopt a clear position here.

This is a difficult issue on which to adopt a position.

But again, you have adopted a position on that one.

There are a number of countries which really had not adopted a position on this issue before.

Once the reports are available, we will adopt a common position, which I believe is necessary.

The Commission has not yet adopted a position on this question.

So how can the Commission adopt a position since we have not yet received any response.

I now turn to some of the positions adopted by my group.

I must also say that it is the position adopted by a majority in my political group as well.