1. "We hope that we can get the rest of the transport system back up and running again as soon as possible," he said.

2. As I say, we hope we can get the rest of the transport system back up and running again as soon as possible.

3. Blair said the police and security services were fairly clear‘‘ on what happened and what the next steps were. We hope we can get the rest of the transport system back up and running as soon as possible,‘‘ he said, adding that it was too early to speculate on who might be responsible for Thursday‘s attacks.

4. And I think we just have got to react calmly and continue with our business –– as much as possible –– as normal." Blair also said÷ "We hope we can get the rest of the transport system back up and running again as soon as possible." He appeared at the press conference with Australian Prime Minister John Howard, who praised the resolve and bravery of the British people after the July 7 attacks and said Australia "will remain steadfast" with its ally Britain, which he called a "remarkable country." Blair said the British attitude toward terror attacks –– "great dignity," "great strength" and "great determination" –– had made a big impact "on the rest of the world." "Everyone is canny enough to know what these people are trying to do," Blair said of the attackers.