11.   Clinton said, though, that to shun the official welcoming ceremony would place symbolism over substance.

12.   Following the welcoming ceremony, Clinton and Jiang ascended a red carpeted stone staircase leading into the Great Hall for a day of private talks.

13.   Fox did not hide his impatience Wednesday when he challenged Bush at the welcoming ceremonies to reach an agreement by the end of the year.

14.   He appeared with the Clinton at a welcoming ceremony, then with a slow and limping step guided him into the Parliament building to an ovation from the delegates.

15.   He and other Boeing officials toured their new digs after the welcoming ceremony and news conference at Midway Airport.

16.   If so, future Ryder Cups will be filled with ancillary events such as parades, fireworks displays and welcoming ceremonies.

17.   It was like a welcoming ceremony for an Olympic gold medalist.

18.   Later, at the welcoming ceremony in Cairo, the Turkish flag was not raised.

19.   NASA planned a brief public welcoming ceremony at Ellington Field.

20.   On Saturday, the president will participate in a welcoming ceremony on the edge of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the second Chinese city on his itinerary.