But and it's a pretty big but we forget.

However, while the linguistic ability of staff was important, so too were technical and managerial competencies.

23. Those measures, although important, were still inadequate.

While mandates are essential, the ability to carry them out is equally important.

Humanitarian response, crucial as it is, must not become a substitute for political action.

Important though it was, development assistance was no substitute for the mobilization of national resources and of foreign investment.

Elections are a top priority but not a panacea.

While national and international initiatives were very important, the significance of regional cooperation should also be stressed.

The need may not arise.

Reductions in nuclear weapons, though significant, fell short of the New Agenda's expectations.

In short, while the discussions in Almaty are important, the follow up is equally, or even more, important.

Although the question of third States affected by sanctions was very important, the issue of target countries was no less important.

The scale of assessments, while important, was not linked to the critical financial situation.

Though evidently important, this issue has not received the attention and support it deserves.

Despite a lot of difficulties, he still completed the task.

Economic growth is essential but not sufficient for the achievement of Goal 1.

Not as I'd like to be, but as I am.

While it is important to reaffirm the agreed international development framework, it is equally necessary to move forward.

Although it's not strictly necessary for me to do so,

47. While government had an essential role to play in the start up phase, the provision of venture capital by the private sector was equally important.

No overlap although businesses were the same

Where there is this bloody, awful mess happens.

He also emphasized that although children apos s rights were of major importance, human rights remained universal and indivisible.

Well that's not true, but we'll get to the goose in a minute.

While it is an important aspect of the reform of the Organization, this is not the end of the story.

Lastly, while peacebuilding is crucial, it is only part of the conflict spectrum.

It s important, but not enough.

Despite a steady increase in the number of facilities number, these still fall short of providing the population substantial cover in many important areas.

While the presence of UNPREDEP has played an important role in this achievement, the Government also deserves great credit.

In that context, while the unit price for the expected output retained its role as an important element of comparison of proposals, it could not be regarded as the most important factor.

While the value of extradition was reiterated, the formulation of article 7 of the draft framework convention could be improved.

While the number of persons targeted for prosecution has gone down, serious accusations remain against many of the suspects who are no longer being considered for prosecution.

We don't know why, but we do.

We told them we'd be there, but we'll turn around.

Other types of education, while needed and important, were accorded a lower priority in terms of coverage, due to funding constraints.

However, the political achievements, although crucial, are not a full measure of progress towards a society in which human rights are respected and protected.

While significant steps have indeed been taken this year and while we remain optimistic about the chances for lasting peace, we recognize the major challenges that remain.

While that issue is not a focus of our deliberations on the programme of work, it is nevertheless of crucial importance.

Although awareness in this field was slowly rising, this issue did not generally seem to be a priority.

God knows though, there are worse twists your obsessions can take.

Although there's a lot you'd have to learn.

And I will talk, even if I have nothing to say!

She's cuter, mind. Not my taste, though.

We didn't have snow, we ate mangoes, and we never talked about the weather, because there was no need to.

26. While official development assistance (ODA) was important it was no substitute for national action.