American representatives privately recommended to both sides to reach a peaceful agreement to share power.

This is a reform that has been urged for years by American representatives.

American representatives, and other world leaders, criticize Israel's prime minister for the suggestion.

There is no evidence that the cleric met with any American representatives.

The American representative at the talks also was upbeat.

Still, American representatives here said they were pleased that other members had committed themselves to be ready to act quickly if the need arose.

"As the American representative, let me make clear that we are pleased with his nomination," he said.

American representatives quit the trade talks two years ago, complaining that countries were not going far enough on opening markets.

Some American representatives said that they were the worst conditions they had seen.

American representatives, while welcoming the remarks, said they would wait to see what actually comes of them.