Progress has certainly been made.

Thaksin knows this.

Asia, of course, is different.

To be sure, the impression is deceptive.

This is, to be sure, a special case.

But there is a cure for me.

The Muslim threat is, of course, not a fantasy.

Of course, it takes two to tango.

Revolutionary Islamism is undoubtedly dangerous and bloody.

Of course, America is not Imperial Germany.

Of course, Russia knows this.

Undoubtedly, Nigeria is clearly a hot spot.

No doubt, but be more explicit.

America certainly does not have a savings glut.

True, Germany has its share of problems.

Of course, extremists will hate it.

Of course, the differences between Russia and Iran are enormous.

That won t be easy.

This is, to be sure, easier said than done.

I told her nothing. The woman can undoubtedly read.

To be sure, this is not much of a consolation.

Of course, Blair does not think of himself as a new imperialist.

Of course, soft power is no panacea.

To be sure, Solidarity achieved a stunning political success.

There is no dispute that Duch violated the rights of thousands of Khmers.

Of course, investing in stocks is not a bad thing.

Subsidies, of course, interfere with free trade.

Such measures are, of course, an unfortunate detour.

To be sure, there could be glitches.

There are obvious pitfalls, to be sure.

To be sure, the exchange rate has an impact on investment and trade.

Of course, such norms are helpful.

China will undoubtedly find the EU a tough negotiating partner.

To be sure, Estimé had hastened his own demise in several ways.

Of course, Afghanistan does not bear sole responsibility for its plight.

Oh, and doubtless you've been overwhelmed with demands for your services.

Of course, parliamentary political systems are far from perfect.

The truth about her disappearance will, undoubtedly, remain murky for some time.

Secrecy is, of course, necessary in national security affairs.

Of course, that issue is completely outside Israel s control.

No doubt in time the animal will learn to discriminate, sir.

Of course, modern technology alone cannot bring about a revolution.

What it means is that Russia is back on its historical path of development, back at the point where things started to go wrong. The domestic situation, the global environment, and the historical memory of its people all militate against Russia being bound to relive its own tragic history.

The perversity of the first alternative is obvious there is no surplus food production in the world.

That is not a future that any of us should approve.