The Nice declaration hinted that some functions could be taken from Brussels and returned to national, or even regional governments.

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I'm hopeful that November 7 was also a declaration that middle-class Americans won't be taken for granted by either political party.

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This decision of the General Assembly shall be taken by a majority of the States Parties present and voting which have not made the declaration referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article.

UNESCO: Intangible Cultural Heritage

Recalling the Major Economies Declaration adopted in Toyako, Japan, in July 2008, and taking full account of decisions taken in Bali, Indonesia, in December 2007, we resolve to spare no effort to reach agreement in Copenhagen, with each other and with the other Parties, to further implementation of the Convention.

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