The talks are amicable, and that?s always a good thing in terms of getting things resolved.

It is misunderstanding... It is not a matter that should be resolved before the talks with President Bush,

The talks were cordial and informative, but revealed that there remain significant differences that need to be discussed and resolved by the parties,

The talks went off in a very cordial atmosphere, ... good.

It doesn't have to be resolved by then. That is a misperception,

The Quaker upbringing was not strict, but it was frugal. Extremely frugal. One was always encouraged to give away one's worldly goods.