A breakthrough, however, will probably depend on whether the issue is embraced by a new generation of Republican leaders.
Mr. Lambeth said, "Whether the issue is time, money or distance, we can make it happen".
The final communiqué did not indicate whether the issue had been discussed.
Then think about the context and whether the issue is politically contentious.
It is whether the issue is viewed as public or private.
Conrad asked her whether the issue of giving offenders a second chance was a "grey area".
Whether the issue is health care or Afghanistan, Obama's word doesn't carry the same weight.
But the huge cultural gap was as evident, then as now, whether the issue was music or sexual mores.
But he said the president was eager to see whether the issue of Iran's nuclear program could be resolved.
Asked whether the issue spoke to Ms. Warren's character, Mr. Patrick said, "I think I have answered that".
Regardless of whether the issue of punitive damage awards is addressed, the asbestos crisis may well move toward a resolution.
