1.   Although they already have strict domestic rules for lead, the two nations said they did not want to impose restrictions on export industries.

2.   And many nations say the time has come to discuss one or two permanent seats for the European Union, to be apportioned as they choose.

3.   All these nations say that the tariffs, introduced by the Bush administration in March to help the depressed U.S. steel industry, flout global trade rules.

4.   All nations say publicly they want an effective and independent court.

5.   But after days of talks, most other poor nations say they have a great deal to gain from the proposals under discussion in Doha.

6.   But such nations say they will not make commitments until industrialized countries start cutting back.

7.   But the donor nations say the bank can draw on the outside support it needs to have an impact only if it becomes more rigorous in its management.

8.   But some IWC member nations said the commission never formally gave its stamp of approval to the hunt.

9.   European nations say they will also boost development assistance markedly.

10.   Half a dozen African nations have said they would consider contributing troops.