Now it's up to the American people and their representatives to demand a similar pause for reflection and political debate.
The demand for haute couture is a reflection of economic reality.
"Subdued mortgage activity and little demand for unsecured credit are a reflection of household uncertainties ahead of the spending review," said the BBA's statistics director, David Dooks.
The demand for drug benefits is a reflection of the rising spending on such drugs.
The outpatient department attendance per capita (OPDCAPITA) variable is a direct reflection of demand for health care and therefore need.
This is an easy case, but harder ones also demand more reflection than he has time for.
By some accounts, the increased demand for order and decorum is a reflection of the times.
Experts suggest that the surge in demand for American degree courses is a reflection on the breadth of their liberal arts curriculum, in which students take a range of subjects before specialising in their final year.
To be fair, Jelly Bean's small install base isn't a great reflection of consumer demand for Android devices.
In some cases, the demands of grading require so much instructor attention, little time remains for reflection on the structure of a course or for aspirations of pedagogical improvement.
