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Given that the global landscape will continue to change with the rise of China, India, and other countries, the United States needs all the friends it can get. One simply can't overestimate what our country stands to lose in terms of economic power if American companies find it difficult to trade overseas. There are clear signs that American hegemony is faltering.

Getting a global consensus, it turns out, is not that easy. We're hoping we're going to get widespread support so we can stand up and say to the U.S. government that this is a true consensus document.

Free trade, far from protectionism, is the path that we should take to make Latin America a thriving actor in the global economy.

For years now, long before I became House majority leader, I have been passionate about foreign affairs because I believe that anyone who leads in Washington must appreciate the significance of America's role in providing for global security and prosperity.

For Xbox, Japan really is a key, important market in the global strategy that we have,

Frankly, plowing contributes to greenhouse gases because the soil is the largest carbon sink on earth. If you turn the soil you release the carbon in the soil into the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.

France is listening to world business leaders in an effort to create an even more competitive business environment in the global economy. By easing the tax burden on companies and high-level executives, France is working to create an even more attractive opportunity for foreign businesses to succeed here.

France is benefiting from the global upturn we're seeing, with increasing numbers of companies in Asia and the U.S. buying investment goods in particular.

From a global perspective, we think the fixed-portable approach makes a lot of sense.

From a global perspective, refugee is a neutral term.

From a global health perspective, if you can give a vaccine at birth, a much higher percentage of the population can be covered.

From the age of 8, I was running media campaigns on global issues back home in Australia. I was ever so slightly precocious. I would meet with senior Australian government officials, including the prime minister and foreign minister, proposing various solutions to third-world debt and malnutrition.

Fujitsu is the leader in 3D graphics display technology for vehicle navigation systems worldwide, with more than 30 percent of the global market. With the new MB86276 2D GDC, we are expanding our controller line to meet the specific price and performance benchmarks of North American vehicle manufacturers. This version meets the industry's requirements for navigation systems appropriate for mid-range cars and trucks in the U.S. and Canada.

Fuel prices remain a major risk but now appear to be on a slow downward trend as global economic growth and demand for oil slows.

If a few of these are unavoidable, tariff caps should be imposed on them. Otherwise exemptions will simply derail market access however large the cut in tariffs and most of the potential welfare gains from global agricultural reform will simply not materialize.

I don't think we ought to make too much of this (dollar spike) but it does represent what we're going to see more of, which is China gradually accommodating its behavior to the wants of globalization and the global marketplace.

I don't think we will put higher-ed out of business. I think we'll evolve it. More access, higher quality, lower costs, more global reach.

I encourage you to watch the news. There's a global market to reflect on.

I emphasized to members of the European community that I continue to be as optimistic as the president that, working constructively with our friends and allies through international processes, we can develop technologies, market-based incentives and other innovative approaches to global climate change.

I don't think our commitment to achieving a global ban was any less prior to the passing of Princess Diana than it is today,

For three consecutive years we've been the exclusive tire company of the Chicago Auto show, and our partnership with the show has given our brands and our products great visibility with consumers. This year we're proud to present an exhibit that both reflects our company's three important core values--trust, innovation and safety--and introduces visitors to our diverse businesses in the Americas as well as our global capabilities.

For those who are still asking for scientific evidence supporting the notion that we are already seeing the kinds of effects scientists have been warning us we'd see from global warming, here it is.

Given this is a swan song for Greenspan, I think it's going to be one more of these global topics. There will be very little if anything that will give us any insight into monetary policy.

Given the persistence of high energy prices that the global economy has confronted of late, policymakers cannot be complacent, ... actively leaning against inflationary pressures long before inflation itself builds.

Global Wireless did another masterful job . . . in the face of intense competition.

Global warming is the greatest environmental threat we face. Fortunately, states are stepping up to the plate in taking on this great challenge. Connecticut policy-makers have shown great leadership in reducing global warming and cleaning up the air we breathe.

Global warming is remorselessly going on. This is something that when you take action, the benefits take place in 50 years and beyond. It is not something you can stop.

Global warming is real, it's happening now and President Bush has the legal authority to regulate the pollution that's causing it. He just doesn't want to. The Supreme Court must overturn the lower courts judicial activism and give this case a proper hearing.

Global warming is real. And here's how it works. The earth has an atmosphere, which acts a blanket. As we put extra pollution into the atmosphere, the blanket gets thicker and the earth gets warmer. It's essentially as simple as that.

Global warming is not only the No. 1 environmental challenge we face today, but one of the most important issues facing all of humanity. We all have to do our part to raise awareness about global warming and the problems we as a people face in promoting a sustainable environmental future for our planet.

Global warming is a key environmental issue and a bottom line issue for the $3bn ski industry and its employees.

Global warming and rising temperatures in the Arctic jeopardize the polar bear's very existence. Polar bears cannot survive without sea ice. Polar bears could disappear in our lifetime if we don't take action.

Global trade, settlements and reserve assets are heavily reliant on a single currency. The fund should give priority to establishing a surveillance and check-balance mechanism of the major reserve currency countries.

Global trade is an increasingly large component of the world economy -- now accounting for close to 25 percent of global GDP. So when world trade hits the wall, so should the broader measures of global output.

Global supply of copper is tight. Nobody dares to build fresh short positions in this situation.

Global supply/demand conditions remain tighter than expected earlier in the year. As a result, we anticipate meaningful upward estimate revisions in the next several months.

Global standards and interoperability are very powerful concepts. They drove the Internet, and they could drive the development of RFID. If we have a lot of incompatible things, their value will drop significantly.

Global sourcing has become a way of life for retailers, manufacturers, and other industries. New sourcing locations provide a variety of products, components, technology, and repair and service options at competitive costs.

Global share markets appear to have entered a period of correction after most markets had a fairly strong start to the year.

Global Services results are disappointing, especially a $2 billion drop in its backlog in the fourth quarter. And a 9% decline in new contract signings? That means that the biggest IBM unit is losing more business from its backlog than it is signing.

Global security can be formed or threatened by heads of state whose wisdom, folly and obsessions shape global events. But often it is the security practitioners, those rarely in the headlines but whose craft and energy quietly break new ground, who keep us safe or put us in peril.

Global rules matter, and I think global rules have contributed in a very large way to American power in the world.

Global protein sector challenges continued during the past quarter. High poultry inventories depressed retail poultry prices and contributed to declines in pork pricing in the US, although US pork industry volumes increased over last year. At the same time, extraordinarily high US live cattle costs in relation to finished box beef prices, combined with a continued lack of access to major Asian export markets, limited our beef operating results.

Global procurement will be key to improving the customer experience around the world through better merchandise and lower prices.

Global markets have not been affected by the possibility of rising U.S. interest rates. Japan and the Nasdaq in the U.S. are gaining, so that's creating a positive flow.

Global markets have a much bigger effect on prices and wages in the U.S. and elsewhere than they did before.

Global markets are the best investment at this point. The growth story developing globally is strong, the companies have better valuations, and the trend is doing well.

Global manufacturing weakness has persisted longer than we anticipated, ... In particular, aerospace, industrial gas turbine and telecommunication markets remained soft, reinforcing the need to increase the scope of our cost savings and restructuring initiatives.

Global macro will produce the highest returns, followed by equity hedge funds.

Global macro-economic trends for many of these countries remain favorable.

Global is the word of the day, but there is a difference between using the word and actually living it. We're present in 60 countries today, and we have the infrastructure to follow customers throughout the world.

Globalisation has powered economic growth in developing countries such as China. Global logistics, low domestic production costs, and strong consumer demand have let the country develop strong export-based manufacturing, making the country the workshop of the world.

Global investors still like dollar-denominated assets. The fundamentals still auger for dollar strength.

Global investor attention has recently focused on three nations: Russia, Brazil and Venezuela. The direct economic consequences for the United States are quite small,

Global interest rates are having an effect. ... We've seen a pickup in interest-rate expectations in the U.S., and I think that's leading to concerns about the growth outlook, which is hitting the more cyclical sectors.

Global imbalances have become wider over the past few years. The risk is significant of a sharp adjustment.

Global imbalances are growing, cross-border financing needs are increasing and a smooth-functioning financial system is now essential for this.

Global funds are increasing holdings of a basket of metals. Copper supply and demand fundamentals haven't changed.

Global education is not a zero-sum game. The rise of universities in Asia will be a benefit to the entire world.

Global economic uncertainties have slowed the growth we were previously expecting, causing us to lower our expectations for CDMA handset sales to approximately 80 million units in 2001 versus the 90 million units on which we had previously planned.

Global economic conditions have been progressing as we expected during the quarter, thus resulting in the gradually improving volume trends, ... I am pleased to say that we are experiencing improving unit case volume trends in each of our operating groups when compared to the trends of the previous two quarters.

Global economic conditions continue to provide a favorable background for Emerson's businesses.

Global demand remains the most important factor, and the situation looks good. We should see a rebound in growth in the first quarter and a slightly positive tendency in industrial production over the coming months.

Global demand is stronger than the existing supply.

Global demand has pushed oil prices to a new higher platform, and risks of serious supply disruption (Iran, Nigeria) are adding a premium to prices.

Global data indicate a 30-year trend toward more frequent and intense hurricanes.

Global Crossing's success in the execution of its strategy demonstrates the importance of a finely tuned, focused plan for carving out a strong competitive position in the industry, ... Global Crossing's innovation in converged IP services, expansion into the global enterprise market and improving financials are all proof that the company is building momentum and creating a solid foundation for future success.

Global Crossing has always been a great business partner to us. They've helped us understand how converging voice and data would help meet our company's growth objectives while saving us money -- and indeed, our response times have improved, reliability has beaten expectations and costs have come down. We look forward to continuing a rewarding relationship with Global Crossing.

Global connectivity, lots of open sites, poor security at some, and lack of tracing ability create an environment where if you are up to no good, you can flourish,

Global climate change has become entangled with the problem of invasive species. A warmer climate could allow some invaders to spread farther, while causing native organisms to go extinct in their traditional habitats and making room for invaders.

Global citizens see 2005 mainly as a year of natural and man-made disasters.

Global challenges also require global solutions, and few indeed are the situations in which the United States or any other country can act completely alone.

For me to say that Asia ex-Japan is about to take over as the source of global growth is quite unusual,

If it starts to cascade from one country to another, it will reduce the efficiency of the global economy and slow down the pace of activity.

I get the impression that most Chinese entrepreneurs are so focussed on doing what they need to do to succeed in the Chinese market - which is a big enough challenge even for the established players - that nobody is thinking much about the longer run or the bigger global picture.

If Y2K is a disaster it will be a global one, not a local one,

If you are going to maintain a global service or global organization, it means a whole lot of fixed costs. It means that you have got to have volume.

If we think about the fundamentals, global growth is still good, business confidence is generally rising, inflation is close to target in most countries, central bankers are not talking aggressively.

If we look out into our future, global warming will have a longer impact, which makes it somewhat scary.

If that much near-surface permafrost thaws, it could release considerable amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and that could amplify global warming. We could be underestimating the rate of global temperature increase.

If the climate changes on global level, why can't people?

If the Chinese bubble bursts one day, which inevitably will happen - maybe not tomorrow, maybe in three months, maybe in three years - when it happens, it will have devastating consequences for the global economy.

If the five or six bombs' worth of plutonium they are sitting on ends up going into nuclear weapons, then I think we are really reaching a watershed moment where the U.S., its troops in the region and its allies are threatened by a nuclear North Korea, with, I think, very significant regional and global consequences.

If the expansion of a global legal regime for communication technologies gains traction, the effects to the global economy as well as our individual liberties will be severe.

If the Iranian 'nuclear file' is passed to the UN Security Council, the world order will face global problems.

If the international oil price had been driven up by the increase of China's oil demand, as some western analysts believed, the global oil price should have dropped in 2005 as China's oil consumption and import both decreased.

If the governor signs this bill, she will send a message to the international and national business community that Michigan is serious about competing in the global economy.

If someone starts capitalizing on the crossover worm, and we start to see increased activity, then we can talk about a global threat. It's a little premature at this time.

If it's a global or regional meltdown, India is not going to be spared, whereas in the past the outstanding level was really small, so foreigners weren't influencing the markets that much.

He has a good global view, and there's an immediacy because he has been up at the legislature.

He is obviously establishing his credentials as an inflation hawk, which is of course what the global financial markets want to hear.

He'll want a president who won't tax the Internet or regulate it, and who will open global markets. Those are the three things he cares a lot about -- a government that's hands-off business.

He may be seen as one of the architects of an illusion. Or he may be seen as one of the architects of global stability. That needs at least a decade to play out.

He'll have a hand in turning Clark against Lex. He's going to have a romance with Lois and he teaches Clark more about the global responsibilities of having superpowers.

What might be considered one of the few positive aspects of 'Chernobyl's legacy' is today's global safety regime.

There is a growing sense that the pattern of strong global growth that we have seen in the past few years is shifting now. The question is whether it will be gradual or abrupt.

There is a global realignment trend in the steel industry ... it's a matter of how you look at Nippon Steel, the world's third-largest steel maker.

There is a disconnect between the outlook for the French economy, which is a bit lower, and the perception of the global economy, which is up.

There is good reason to believe that a sharp weakening in the value of the U.S. currency is essential to the global rebalancing that must begin to take place if the world's current account imbalances are to be corrected,

The purpose of the index was to create a conversation in rich countries about what it means to be a global citizen. We are not just talking about aid volumes; we are also asking questions about whether this aid is going to tyrants and corrupt dictators.