31.   Thus, he would like a permanent seat at the table of power and influence in Atlanta.

32.   Washington favors expanding the Security Council, with a permanent seat for Latin America, leaving the Latin Americans to decide who should fill it.

33.   Others have recommended giving Germany and Japan permanent council seats because of their economic power.

34.   Permanent seats would make Germany and Japan more amenable to dues increases.

35.   Previously, the United States, one of the five countries holding a permanent seat, has wanted to restrict any expansion to Japan and Germany.

36.   Permanent seats were given to the major Allied powers from the Second World War.

37.   Africa, the continent with the most U.N. members, should have two permanent council seats, Kikwete said.

38.   African speakers demanded a permanent seat for Africa.

39.   African countries want the continent allotted two permanent seats on the Security Council, he said.

40.   Adding Germany would give the European Union three permanent seats since France and Britain are already permanent members.