111.   Philips International had alleged that their Egyptian partner had low productivity levels and utilized used out-of-date technology, preventing the company from becoming competitive in foreign markets.

112.   Partners in adversity have a way of lasting the longest.

113.   Permanent partners would have to demonstrate that they were in an intimate, committed relationship.

114.   A no-confidence motion now would have little chance of passing, since Mori and his ruling coalition partners have the votes to defeat it.

115.   A new partner will have a dilution effect on the stake held by Ucom and the family as both plan no new capital injection into TSC.

116.   American officials counter that the United States has not transferred nuclear warheads to Britain, and that other NATO partners have never had full control of U.S. nuclear arms.

117.   American officials dismiss these claims, noting they have not transferred warheads to Britain, and NATO partners do not have full control over U.S. weapons.

118.   Although most U.S. trading partners have permanent most-favored-nation status, China must have the privileges renewed every year.

119.   Asian businessmen have strong feelings that their European partners have yet to appreciate the opportunities that have arisen from the crisis.

120.   BAe spokesman Simon Raynes said he believed the Meteor partners have a big advantage over Raytheon.