Literature shows that broad relationships exist among regional powers for various reasons.

Mr. Bush's aides say that while these differences are important, none of them have affected the broader relationship.

But together they suggest a broad relationship between new technology and a value system that seems shaped to it.

"I think the Russians are beginning to understand that we're talking about a big picture, a broader relationship."

"He's kept a broader relationship with the business world than most architects do."

It is through these personal ties that we will sustain our broader relationship at the national level.

But that is also part of our broader relationship.

It keeps a close and broad relationship to industry.

Yet our broader relationship with both countries has continued nonetheless.

Like the broader relationship, the state of commercial ties has long been described in absolutes.