But "we have to keep the door open and see how this goes, " the California Democrat added.

CNN: Nancy Pelosi open to second stimulus package

So when countries are ready for these various stages, NATO ought to keep the door open for them.

NPR: Rice Seeks More NATO Help in Afghanistan

His warning "never, ever trust Labour with our economy again" will disappoint those in his party who are keen to keep the door open to the possibility of a coalition with Labour in the future.

BBC: Lib Dem conference: Clegg keeps it lean

Shen Dingli, an expert on arms control at Fudan University in Shanghai, tells the newspaper that the UN should not hold back on sanctions but says the international community, especially the US, should give security guarantees to Pyongyang and keep the door to negotiations open.

BBC: China media: Wen's mixed legacy

Meanwhile, it will continue to offer the single-band Defy XT to those in waves F and beyond, but alternatively, it'll also keep the door open for its invitees to come aboard once the dual-band version is available -- it certainly seems wise to hold out for the dual-band version if you're able.

ENGADGET: Republic Wireless announces dual-band Motorola Defy XT, offers incentives to quell coverage woes

Jenson Button wants to sign a one-year contract with McLaren for 2012 rather than a long-term deal so he can keep the door open to a potential Ferrari drive in 2013.

BBC: A photograph of the main grandstand at the Indian GP circuit

Mr. Heins said he continues to keep his options open, but says he's still focused on seeing BB10 out the door first.

WSJ: BlackBerry to Launch in U.S. in Mid-March

Mr. Heins said he is willing to hear offers from potential partners and continues to keep his options open, but says he's still focused on seeing BB10 out the door first.

WSJ: Finally, a BlackBerry��But More Delays

He would only sometimes remember to hang a sign that said "Closed for technical reasons" on the bank door to keep new customers from entering, and he was once almost captured because he couldn't open a bank door that he himself had locked.

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