The only sign of life is a Latin American delegation where the minister could well be in love with his adviser. Her eyes flash. They lean together and cannot stop whispering. The chairman arrives from lunch with Mr Clinton and joins the four other silent men on the top table. The membership is just not ready.
Strong resistance continues.
We need to be realistic and accept the fact that we must continue the study group. Lots more analysis is needed. Cuba is equally brief but inaudible. Canada is a hardline investment liberaliser. Time is pressing.