Javier Solana insisted that Ursula Plassnik go first.

Ursula Plassnik insisted that Javier Solana go first.

Three days later, someone tried to break the standoff

by suggesting that they flip a coin. But neither had a

coin. Then someone suggested that they draw straws.

But neither had straws. Then someone suggested that

they arm wrestle. But neither wanted to wrinkle their

suits. So that's where the matter stands as of June 27,

2006.