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In all three instances, the case could be made that, the outcome of the policy deliberations have reflected the economic interest of the contracted parties. While the ALAC is, by no means, in lock step with the GAC and, in some instances, the GAC, itself, lacks consensus, the ALAC remains concerned that too many "disappointments" for the GAC could result in less cover for ICANN at national levels and an overall drop in trust in and credibility of ICANN. Our intention is never to speak for the GAC but the ALAC joins the GAC in expressing their concern about each of the above topics but wonders, in particular, if any of the board Board are concerned about ICANN’s relationship to the governments that make up the GAC.
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