41.   While avoiding discussion of specifics, he said a lack of legislative control and coordination between French ministries led to the conflicting policies.

42.   When criminal trials have threatened political relations, Germany and Iran have responded from a chilly distance, avoiding discussion and defending the independence of their judicial systems.

43.   Western sources said the US delegation had begun working behind the scenes with Israel to avoid any discussion of a text that would be unfavorable to the Jewish state.

44.   Rafidah insisted the meeting should avoid discussion of the social clause.