1.   And what Germany now needs, Kohl insists, is a dose of the same flexibility that distinguishes its global competition.

2.   China says it wants the same flexibility that the WTO gives other developing countries seeking membership of the organization.

3.   Run this concept past top Bell company executives and they tend to agree that their market profiles do not allow them the same flexibility their newer rivals enjoy.

4.   They want the same flexibility to use contractors and individuals who have incorporated as other businesses do.

5.   This year, the opening budget will probably be somewhat higher, with the same flexibility if Sabean has to make a move again in mid-season.

6.   When China joins the Geneva-based trade group, it wants the same flexibility that developing countries have with agricultural subsidies.

7.   Earlier this year, the EPA also granted the same flexibility to United Refining Co. of Warren, Pa.

8.   Long stressed, however, that China still believed it should be given the same flexibility as other developing countries, especially in areas such as agricultural subsidies.