“This is a huge disappointment. It goes against the values that stand behind NATO. It’s

“This is a huge disappointment. It goes against the values that stand behind NATO. It’s very much against stability in the Balkans.”

Nikola Dimitrov

Macedonian government negotiator, after the alliance decided not to let his country or Georgia or Ukraine join NATO at this time.

“Technology must be developed and adopted at a faster pace. U.S. and Chinese institutions need to manage the new demands of energy and environmental issues.”

Henry Paulson

U.S. Treasury secretary, calling for closer U.S.-Chinese cooperation on energy conservation and for Beijing to cut import duties on environmental technology.