And our government would probably like to see American companies get the business.

American companies have just under 40 percent of the world market.

But more than 100 American companies have left in 18 months.

Both would be good for American companies in the long run, he said.

In return, the American companies often give their technology to the other company.

For many American companies, though, culture is not the issue.

"So why on earth should they be able to buy an American oil company?"

But you never sign the policy with an American company.

So we want to help more American companies build things.

American companies hold 8 to 9 percent of the market, about the same share as in 1986.