The threat of sanctions seems to have led to big concessions from the Japanese side.
Powerful speeches which had an almost visible effect on the House could lead to concessions without any vote being taken.
Detainees report the camp authorities had agreed to several key concessions but did not carry them out.
Only the pilots at Northwest have yet to agree to concessions.
Still, the spirit of compromise was much in evidence, and both sides could point to important concessions.
But his government has blundered from threats to concessions and back with little effect.
Upgrades to the stadium and concessions were made in 2010.
The same workers who just agreed to significant concessions could also become angry over continuing generous treatment of executive pay.
The threat of sanctions seems to have led to concessions from Japan.
"At the same time, she's actually opened the door to further concessions on her part."