Administration officials said they welcomed the French proposal, but would need to study it before commenting.

The United States welcomed the proposal but officials said much more needed to be done.

Officials of the breakaway state in the south welcomed the proposal.

A number of state officials welcomed the proposal as an industry effort to help with prices, but some said a careful analysis would be required.

Although some residents welcomed the proposal, many merchants did not.

Against this background, we must welcome the proposal for a framework decision.

I therefore welcome the proposal that more information be obtained.

I very much welcome the proposal on the table today for common rules in the field of civil aviation.

That is why I welcome the excellent proposal you have brought forward.

I particularly welcome the proposal for a statutory right to interest on late payments.