The problem, however, is that America's position is perceived by the Europeans, probably rightly, as self-serving.

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Equally important, the bureau does not want to be in a position to perceived as undermining Starr's investigation.

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If this were the case, he might now be offering his own point of view, which could, conceivably, be slightly at odds with what he then perceived as the best position for his client.

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