Over a plastic gingham tablecloth, they quietly reaffirmed their commitment.
Governments have reaffirmed their commitment to open trade and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
And the monarchy's anxious Western backers have reaffirmed their commitment to the dialogue.
But both Beijing and New Delhi have reaffirmed their commitment to meeting their targets.
And while the three countries reaffirmed their commitment to their weaker neighbors, there were signs of rising concern.
At the conference, attended by more than 1,000 delegates, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to uphold the UN declaration.
But NBC executives, including the chief executive of NBC Universal, Jeff Zucker, have reaffirmed their commitment to Mr. O'Brien.
Last year the Liberal Democrats, now meeting in Brighton, reaffirmed their commitment to the Human Rights Act.
The Persian Gulf crisis underlines the need, they say, and they recently reaffirmed their commitment in Brussels.
Developed country governments have reaffirmed their commitment to raise $100 billion a year for climate action, with small and vulnerable countries first on the list for assistance.
The Israeli strike early Saturday came a week after the armed Palestinian groups in Gaza reaffirmed their commitment to an unofficial cease-fire with Israel.
