If they were treated reasonably and pernfitted to remain on board their ship while the diplomats argued, that would be perfect.

Many diplomats argue it should be at least twice as large as the African Union's.

The diplomats argue that the West has a strong case to make and that the conference could be made to serve a useful educational role.

But despite the concern about the widespread use of locals, many diplomats argue that on the whole they benefit the Foreign Service.

Without troops to protect the camps, some diplomats argue, the refugees are unlikely to feel safe returning home.

The fastest way to fascism, American diplomats argue, is to quarantine Russia.

Some Western diplomats argued an embargo might provoke more violence and would hurt the poor.

Western diplomats here have nevertheless argued that China's warning does not portend a serious rift in relations.

Mr. Aristide is "the only unifying force in this entire country," a diplomat here argued.

Foreign diplomats who hurried to file reports to their governments today argued among themselves over why the ministry was hit.