And after "The Vow" from pro-union parties, pledging extensive new powers, the Scottish government is "holding their feet to the fire".
David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg have pledged "extensive" new powers over tax, welfare and spending to the Scottish Parliament although their three parties differ over how much control Holyrood would have over income tax rates and other economic levers.
McCain's response to Russia -- without waiting for the facts -- blamed and condemned Russia and pledged extensive commitments to Georgia.
On Wednesday, according to Iranian state television, President Hassan Rouhani discussed the Syrian situation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and pledged "extensive cooperation" to prevent airstrikes on Syria, their ally.
None of the airlines answered specific questions about whether Southwest's pledge of "extensive cooperation" merited their concern.
In addition to conducting the extensive air strikes, Israel pledged to impose tougher economic sanctions on the Palestinians and to tighten the blockade of Palestinian cities.
The three main UK party leaders - David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg - have signed a pledge promising "extensive new powers" for the Scottish Parliament.
The White House said Mr Obama had told the congressional leaders he welcomed action from Congress in support of the effort and pledged "continuing extensive consultation".
But lengthy discussions failed to resolve the question of whether the United States is prepared to accept Mr. Arafat based on his pledge to undertake extensive changes, intended to tighten security, end corruption and broaden the Palestinian leadership.
Thus began the two months of political wrangling that brought Mr. Bremer and the former Iraqi opposition leaders to this point: ready to announce the formation of a "governing council" that Mr. Bremer has pledged will have extensive executive powers to hire and fire ministers, draft and approve a budget and send diplomats abroad.
This was a promise put forward by the leaders of the main Westminster parties shortly before September's referendum, in which they pledged to deliver "extensive new powers" for Scotland, in return for a "No" vote.
