Despite disagreements over the scope of further fiscal-stimulus programs with some of his European colleagues, Mr.Brown said great progress has been made through joint action during the past few months and he said the G20 summit must build on that progress.

VOA: standard.2009.03.29

I call this the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions because positive emotions appear to broaden people's momentary thought action repertoire and build the enduring personal resources.

我称其为积极情绪的扩建理论,因为积极情绪似乎能扩展人们的瞬间想法,和动作指令库并建立持久的个人资源。

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He said he and U.S.President Barack Obama agree that whatever new government emerges will have to make a new contract with the international community and its neighbors to build its army, take tough action on corruption, create a more inclusive political process, reach out to moderate elements of the insurgency and stronger control of local affairs.

VOA: standard.2009.10.14