McCain received a warm welcome at a closed-door meeting Wednesday of House Republicans.

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Our meeting today, therefore, provided a welcome opportunity to review our bilateral relations and exchange the views on key issues of mutual interest in a candid and cordial atmosphere.

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The few minutes the Queen spent in the Centre, meeting representatives of all the charities, will have been a welcome endorsement of the value of the work they do.

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Next, the President will welcome Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan to the White House for a bilateral meeting.

WHITEHOUSE: White House Schedule

Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines to the White House for a bilateral meeting.

WHITEHOUSE: President's Schedule

But assuming that James Bond could ace the GMAT and provide enough non-classified information in his essays to satisfy the admissions team of his significant accomplishments, then many MBA programs would welcome his perspective on working under pressure, negotiating a better deal, and meeting tight deadlines.

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"Following a meeting of the Independent National Directors of the Times and the Sunday Times yesterday we welcome their clear understanding of the very difficult financial position of our newspapers and therefore the need to address the undertakings given in 1981, " he said.

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The President and First Lady will welcome President Sarkozy of France to the White House on Tuesday, March 30th, for a meeting and a private dinner.

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