There's some things that have happened thatIwouldappreciate your perspective on, because I can look you in the eye and tell you we have not been obstructionists.
There is an investigation, an active investigation ongoing, and Iwould refer questions about that and ask you to appreciate how we would respond to questions about it from here.
While I may disagree with retaining the cuts for high-income individuals, I certainly appreciatethat those in support would want to use all the tools at their command to get what they want.
And the last point Iwould just make is we appreciate this concrete cooperation that the President has announced with respect to non-proliferation issues, including the IAEA additional protocol, because I think we share an interest in trying to curb the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
"I made it clear to the ambassador that we wouldappreciatethat he does his utmost that our property and activities are respected there, " Lubbers told Reuters news agency.