Department officials would negotiate on precise terms before a contract was granted.
The most influential member of Congress had been seen to negotiate with him on equal terms.
The move was "negotiated on amicable terms and both regretted the necessity for the decision," it said.
This would benefit companies that own many cable systems around the country, which may be able to negotiate licenses on better terms than smaller competitors.
Those elected would then negotiate with Israel on terms for limited autonomy.
You can still negotiate on equal terms and never admit your wounds.
Arms deals can also be negotiated on concessionary terms, backed by loan guarantees.
We trade with these countries and also negotiate with them on equal terms.
With the United States, we need to negotiate on equal terms.