And so in our discussions, with the French in the lead both at the G8 and the G20 this year, we discussed how we can coordinate our agendas to make sure that we are as productive as possible in delivering the kinds of reforms and follow-through that will result in prosperity for peoples around the globe.

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The French, German and Spanish companies that coalesced into EADS in 2000 had to follow a different route, and as a result they are today best known for the commercial transports that Airbus makes.

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