Both agreements were pledges without the force of treaties, because Obama couldn't get assent from the Republican-led Congress.
I would be very optimistic about the prospects of getting royal assent for it".
By Wednesday afternoon, as he walked into the meeting just off the House chamber, Mr. Kyl had become a challenge for his fellow negotiators: Leaders from both parties say no deal can be reached without his assent, but getting that assent has become next to impossible.
I then went to each of the parties, the political parties and the governments, to get their assent.
He and Fiszman got the assent of the other directors for their trade.
But even with Turkey's assent, it is possible that the Americans will not get clearance for the troops levels they are seeking, they said.
"Is it stainless?" Mr. Valenti asked, and got two assenting nods.
Heads around the table nodded assent, for very Italian reasons.
(Mohammed gave his personal assent for construction, apparently).
He secured the president's assent for new elections.
Seals were also used to affirm assent; for example, by a jury.
