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In any event, they said, the U.S. proposal would have to be subject to U.N. and Iraqi approval. By denying us the import of these items, you can delay us but you cannot stop us from being a space power or an international telecommunications power. He did not mention that a test of India's satellite launch rocket failed Wednesday because of an engine malfunction. Mansingh said, however, that he was encouraged by comments Powell made on Capitol Hill and a meeting with him last week about a review of the sanctions. Mansingh is not a newcomer to Washington, having served here as deputy chief of mission from 1989 to 1992.