Where I think there is common ground now, and I think that goes for producer and consumer countries, is that everyone agrees we must have more stable long-term oil prices,

We (in affluent countries) used to talk for centuries about what we could do for Africa. But the real question is about empowerment, and what Africa can do for itself.

Sometimes, we find common ground; more often, we don't.

Food is our common ground, a universal experience.

I think that people with differing points of view find common ground in 'Modern Family' is very flattering, and I'm appreciative of that.

I think the most effective forms of critique are ones that establish a common ground for people to occupy, and then appeal to the best nature of people on that common ground.