We don't have a broad based consensus in our coalition for me to assert that I can move forward in a big way,

We are a coalition government, and that limits our options in some ways. Privatization happens to be one such area.

If you're in a coalition and you're comfortable, you know it's not a broad enough coalition

The Chinese have certain advantages. The fact that it's a single party government. But I do believe in the long run the fact that India is a functioning democracy committed to the rule of law. Our system is slow to move but I'm confident that once decisions are taken they are going to be far more durable.

Ambassador Portman will take steps to help forge a consensus and to move the negotiations forward.

These terrorists wish to spread a sense of fear and suspicion among our peace-loving people,