I suggest you negotiate and resolve the matter yourself.

I don't believe I have any choice but to grant the motion. The debtor has made a very compelling showing on record before me of the need for the severance plan that has been proposed.

We are hopeful that we will be able to resolve this matter through a negotiated consent decree rather than through costly and protracted litigation ... (but) we are prepared to file a complaint if the matter is not resolved expeditiously.

We appreciate the chairman's willingness, and that of his staff, to devote the time and effort to resolve this matter and believe that our agreement ensures that the needs of both the committee and the White House will be met,

You negotiate every day with friends, family, customers, and business associates.

The Iranians are tough to negotiate with,