In fact, it almost seemed to welcome the commission's announcement.

I welcome the announcement of an improvement in these relations.

Business executives and industry groups welcomed the announcement but said more was needed.

I welcome your announcement about the open debate that is to take place on the setting up of a European food agency.

"But we should welcome the announcement," he said in a telephone interview from Seattle.

Investors welcomed the announcement, but said they wanted to see concrete steps.

Business executives said they welcomed the announcement, and stock prices rose slightly.

I welcome the Commissioner's announcement that a questionnaire is to be drawn up.

I want to welcome the announcement by the Commissioner.

Human rights groups welcomed the announcement but said the government should release more information about executions, which are considered a state secret.