WASHINGTON — For five years, President Obama has publicly struggled with the question of when America is willing to act as the world's policeman, and when he will insist that others take the lead, or at least share the risks, costs and resentments it engenders.
He will insist on his concerns being met this time.
Mr Berzins says he will insist that the big state-owned companies are sold, for cash.
He will insist on tax simplification, and ideally also on tax cuts.
In particular, he will insist, America's good fortunes depend upon China's development.
But he will insist on retaining Mr Buttiglione as justice and home affairs commissioner.
But he will insist that some areas are "not controversial" because they delivered "value as part of real client transactions".
But he will insist there is no reason for him to resign because all the donations were above board.
He will insist, however, on making the ranks more diverse: the Paris Opera Ballet is overwhelmingly white and French.
He will insist on the need for Vince to meet with us once Ofcom report published.
He will insist on exceptions, of course, most notably for Britain's ageing population.
