But it seemed clear that negotiations were moving far too slowly to avoid breaking the record for latest budget, June 8.

The negotiations "are moving much more slowly than we would like," the spokesman said.

At the same time, negotiations toward a new Government, while difficult, are moving ahead.

And negotiations properly can move in step with other arms control efforts.

But the negotiations stalled as the bill moved forward.

"It is a sign that this negotiation is moving forward."

We feel the negotiations are moving along, he said.

If we are able to reach such an understanding, the negotiations will move ahead quickly.

Yet such negotiations toward a diplomatic settlement must move forward and be tied to a wider agreement for all of Central America.

"Until and unless some major political decisions are taken, the negotiations will not move forward."