Bush administration officials say they are not worried that China's space achievements will undermine American prestige and leadership.

And American prestige would suffer the effects of an abject policy collapse.

I thought the idea of this Fair was to boost American prestige.

American prestige would have been enhanced, and the public would have had a hell of a good show.

This is the latest smudge on American international prestige.

Valuable political capital and American prestige can no longer be expended on tactical moves.

The precedent is a terrible one, for other areas of ethnic tension and for American prestige.

The last war with Iraq greatly enhanced American prestige and influence.

"So would the loss of American prestige if it were blown to bits by terrorists."

The damage to American prestige has been immense.