If you ask me where we are today in politics, I think the instinct of everyone today, especially in the middle of this economic crisis, is that we should be pulling together and not pulling apart.

BBC: John Reid MP, Former Cabinet Minister

We will stay vigilant, especially in the Middle East.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks on the Defense Strategic Review

We have taken boom and skimming capability from overseas and accepted that, and BP has made a number of purchases from overseas, especially the Middle East where the type of equipment we want is there.

WHITEHOUSE: Daily Press Briefing

My work has taken me to many foreign nations, and we have polled extensively internationally, especially in Latin America and the Middle East.

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But most of the countries we now call "emerging" - especially in Latin America and the Middle East - would also have been put on that list, 40 years ago.

BBC: China: Does it have to become more like us?