But we cannot blithely conclude that all the losses should be allowed to stand in full force.

Middle ground observers, meanwhile, typically conclude that one cannot settle the debate, because one cannot know what would have happened otherwise.

We cannot conclude without thanking the coordinators of the two draft resolutions before us today for their work.

I cannot conclude my remarks without speaking briefly to an issue that has greatly exercised the Council of late.

I cannot conclude without touching on the modalities for the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire.

But it would be foolish to conclude that the euro s problems have been solved.

Nevertheless, we can still conclude from the Iraqi experience that while the development of democracy can be aided from outside, it cannot easily be imposed by force.

But it would be rash to conclude that the interwar crisis has nothing to teach us.

I understand, but I cannot agree.

But this substitution cannot continue indefinitely.

But this cannot go on indefinitely.

But, again, Africa cannot afford them.

But the process cannot be rushed.

To be sure, while there may have been much cheap talk general advice with disclaimers most of the losers in this game are not starving. But we cannot blithely conclude that all the losses should be allowed to stand in full force.

Still, even if other world leaders conclude that they cannot support numerical targets, they must recognize the pain that the US is suffering in the name of free trade.

I cannot conclude without reiterating the unwavering resolve of my country to continue to help the Afghan Government and people in their endeavours to overcome the daunting challenges ahead.

France and Germany cannot move Europe alone, but Europe without them cannot move at all.

But it cannot be had for nothing.

But censorship cannot completely hide the horror.

But central banks cannot do it alone.

But the recent discoveries cannot be ignored.

But sometimes we cannot wait for proof.

But democracy cannot be imposed by force.

I think it may seem like I'm ignoring the policy stuff, which is really the most important, but I'm hoping that at the end of this talk you will conclude that we actually cannot develop effective policy unless we really understand how the epidemic works.

But the team has been unable to conclude with certainty that all the intelligence apparatus has been withdrawn.

But international organizations alone cannot solve the problem.

But a temporary tax break cannot change incentives.

But all countries cannot simultaneously run trade surpluses.

But tools alone cannot solve or build anything.

But like I said, you cannot satisfy everyone.

But we cannot afford to give up hope.

But we're in Southern California, close to Los Angeles, so I have to conclude with something focused on entertainment.

We urge them to conclude compromises  difficult ones, perhaps, but inevitable and necessary to move the peace process forward.

But, of course, we cannot overcome long run uncertainty.

But a knowledge economy cannot operate with muzzled minds.

They cannot be eliminated, but they can be tempered.

Opportunities exist, but they cannot be seized or realized.

Allow me to conclude by quoting the words of Secretary General Kofi Annan on the occasion of his visit to the ICTY on 3 March 1997 Impunity cannot be tolerated, and will not be.

I cannot conclude without thanking the Secretariat, whose staff members tirelessly provided water and other essential logistical support, as well as the interpreters, without whom the Security Council would be a Tower of Babel.

But the current crisis cannot be solved by words alone.

But in today s prevailing conditions, we cannot afford this perspective.

Both narratives are understandable. But they cannot co exist forever.

But the dark side of Mao cannot be totally expunged.

But terrorism cannot be fought by the security authorities alone.

But Europe cannot build an industrial strategy on cheap energy.