This is the first opportunity for the United States in the summit and I think this is going to be a very positive outcome and opportunity for the United States and our partners to be part of the East Asia forum.

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These are allies who not only posess the most deployable military forces in Europe, should America need them, but also have influence in parts of the world, from Europe to the Middle East and Asia, that will be equally useful if America's diplomats are to turn the coalition of sympathisers into something more useful and enduring.

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"If you're buying into London, you'll be sure to see a mix of buyers from the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas as well, " Mr. Bailey says.

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Floating cargo from Asia to the east coast by boat will always be cheaper, concedes Christopher Lytle, the executive director of the Port of Long Beach.

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