There are many who claim that a large-scale commitment isn't necessary.
A large-scale rejuvenation of the city's economy needs a large-scale commitment, with the city's leadership on board.
But, more significantly, the rewards of success were elusive, narrowly socially distributed and (despite large-scale commitment of public resources) have never trickled down for a majority of citizens, who see no benefit from the success of their city – which is celebrated, not examined.
The settlement, reached in February after a year of talks and intervention by the Obama administration, was the second-largest in history involving the states, trailing the tobacco industry settlement, and represented the first large-scale commitment by banks to provide direct aid to borrowers.
But I am especially wary of a large-scale commitment of American forces.
As Chairman of COSC, Scherger played a leading role in the large-scale commitment of Australian forces to Vietnam.
Wilton believed that both services would benefit from gaining familiarisation with air/ground operations in the region before large-scale commitment of Australian forces.
Yet apart from a possible resumption of the long-dormant Korean War, Asian scenarios involving a large-scale commitment of Army forces are difficult to conjure up.
However, with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) weakened by successive defeats at the hands of the communists, the South Vietnamese government faltering, and Saigon threatened with a major offensive, the worsening situation led to a significant escalation of the war in 1965, with a large-scale commitment of US ground troops under the command of General William Westmoreland.
That should start to change in 2009 as companies begin a number of test projects and in 2010 when large-scale commitments to the technology begin, Mr. O'Donnell said.
It would be very surprising if DfID allowed itself to fall into that bear trap, given its hugely expanded aid budget, large-scale commitments in longstanding recipient countries, and commitment to achieving results for the poorest (which is a lot easier in stable situations than conflict).
