Just The Facts Maam Part 9

November 3, 2008 by Jeremy.

PRINCIPLES & VALUES

Senator John McCain

• I am not President Bush; so don’t run against him!. (Oct 2008)
• Governors Clinton & Reagan were underestimated too. (Sep 2008)
• America is an idea and a cause worth fighting for. (Sep 2008)
• I’m running for president because my country saved me. (Sep 2008)
• Serve a cause greater than yourself. (Sep 2008)
• I’m a proud citizen of the greatest country on Earth. (Sep 2008)
• Palin has governed our largest state & 20% of US’s energy. (Sep 2008)
• Obama lacks judgment, not experience; Palin has judgment. (Sep 2008)
• Reform, prosperity, and peace. (Aug 2008)
• My most basic conservative principle: liberty comes from God. (Feb 2008)
• Disagrees with his mom; he can unite the party. (Feb 2008)
• Anticipates spirited debate on differences with Democrats. (Feb 2008)
• Proud of Justice O’Connor; favor Roberts and Alito. (Jan 2008)
• Reagan knows that I stick with my principles. (Jan 2008)
• GovWatch: No, Constitution says we’re not a Christian nation. (Jan 2008)
• Able to work with others with own set of principles. (Dec 2007)
• Op-Ed: Unexamined as both straight-talker and as maverick. (Oct 2007)
• Most important part of decision-making is self-awareness. (Aug 2007)
• If I lose capacity for anger, I lose capacity to serve. (Apr 2007)
• Needs independents to win ‘08 primary; but GOP dislikes them. (Oct 2005)
• Courage is the capacity for action despite our fears. (Apr 2004)
• Humility from surviving veterans is remarkable. (Apr 2004)
• Just government is derived from the consent of the governed. (Apr 2004)
• We need moral courage to be honest all the time. (Apr 2004)
• Do the thing you think you cannot do. (Apr 2004)
• The allure of pride affects adults like it affects children. (Apr 2004)
• We are indebted to those who shed blood for us. (Apr 2004)
• It’s love that makes courage necessary. (Apr 2004)
• Political style is to be straightforward. (Sep 2002)
• Principles are more important than personal happiness. (Sep 2002)
• Temper is same as other senators–he’s just more famous. (May 2002)
• Keep tight reign on emotions–not to high nor too depressed. (May 2002)
• Fight to restore the pride and principles of our party. (Sep 2008)
• Faith bridges unbridgeable gaps in humanity. (Feb 2000)
• Calls himself conservative who attracts political center. (Feb 2000)
• Foreign policy should not be shaped by photo-ops & polls. (Jan 2000)
• Restore, renew, reform, & reinvigorate government. (Sep 1999)
• “New Patriotic Challenge”: stand against cynicism. (Sep 1999)
• Public officials have failed to set example for society. (Aug 1999)
  

  Campaign Themes

• I fight for Americans; I fight for you. (Sep 2008)
• Warning to Washington crowd: Change is coming. (Sep 2008)
• Fight for what’s right for our country. (Sep 2008)
• I’m a mainstream conservative; judge my record as a whole. (Feb 2008)
• This 2008 election is about hugely consequential things. (Feb 2008)
• The vision, knowledge, and background to be president. (Jan 2008)
• People want the truth, even if they disagree. (Jan 2008)
• I didn’t manage for profit, I led for patriotism. (Oct 2007)
• Philosophy of worthy sacrifice from For Whom the Bell Tolls. (Oct 2007)
• Hard Calls: consider stakes; time; preparedness; confidence. (Aug 2007)
• Reform gov’t, fight Islamic extremism; & restore integrity. (Apr 2007)
• I am here to serve, but not necessarily as president. (Apr 2007)
• Looks to Reagan, Teddy Roosevelt, & Eisenhower as models. (Apr 2007)
• Loyalty is important, but performance should come first. (Apr 2007)
• Man of the People: happy to be a Republican and a Reaganite. (Jan 2004)
• Straight Talk focuses on appeal via authenticity. (May 2002)
  

  Iraq War

• Obama broke his word on public campaign financing. (Oct 2008)
  

  Past Campaigns

• GovWatch: 2002: Religious Right are “agents of intolerance”. (Feb 2008)
• FactCheck: Won NH & SC via independents, but lost GOP vote. (Jan 2008)
• 1983: Claiming Hanoi residency ended carpetbagger accusation. (Oct 2007)
• Keating Five scandal converted him to champion of reform. (Oct 2007)
• Keating Five: investigated during 90s Savings & Loan scandal. (Oct 2007)
• Absent from Values Voter Presidential Debate. (Sep 2007)
• GOP lost 2006 due to corrupt spending, spending, spending. (Jun 2007)
• Straight Talk America PAC endorses 60 House candidates. (Dec 2006)
• McCain’s PAC endorses 19 Senate & 17 governor candidates. (Dec 2006)
• Denounces “Swift Boat Vets” ads as dishonest. (Aug 2004)
• 2000 race: More grass-roots populism than Republicanism. (Jan 2004)
• 2000 race: Maverick positions became threat to GOP. (Jan 2004)
• Residual bitterness at Bush from 2000 campaign. (May 2002)
• Time for closure on a bizarre situation. (Nov 2000)
• Suspends campaign, citing Republican preference for Bush. (Mar 2000)
• Will take reform crusade back to the Senate. (Mar 2000)
• Leaves race, urging service to country. (Mar 2000)
• Reagan Republican: simplify taxes, stop waste, pay down debt. (Mar 2000)
• Support conservative issues, not far-right leaders. (Mar 2000)
• The GOP should be inclusive. (Feb 2000)
• Campaigning to return government to the people. (Sep 1999)
  

  Personal History

• Favorite movie: “Viva Zapata”, a heroic tale of sacrifice. (Sep 2008)
• Inspired by Reagan while in the North Vietnam prison camps. (Jan 2008)
• Spent 10 years “doing everything I can to control my temper”. (Oct 2007)
• As teenager, inherited obligation to attend Annapolis. (Sep 2007)
• Admiral Slew McCain set John’s standard for grit & courage. (Sep 2007)
• Born at a Naval Air Station in the Panama Canal Zone. (Sep 2007)
• Relationship with father was one of respect, more than love. (Sep 2007)
• Not youngest candidate, but certainly the most prepared. (May 2007)
• Admiral McCain’s health failed after retiring from the Navy. (Sep 2002)
• Spent nearly 23 years on active duty in the Navy. (Sep 2002)
• Survived as POW by faith to a higher cause. (Nov 1999)
• Refused release to hurt Vietnamese & remain loyal to POWs. (Nov 1999)
• Graduated 5th from bottom of Naval Academy class. (Nov 1999)
• “Profligate rake” during Academy and Junior Officer years. (Nov 1999)
  

  Voting Record

• Voted with Republican Party 87.3% of 165 votes. (Sep 2007)
• Vote based on character, not issues. (Jan 2000)
• Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
• Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
• Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
• Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
• Rated 33% by the AU, a mixed record on church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Senator Barack Obama

• Bill Ayers is not & will not be involved with my campaign. (Oct 2008)
• FactCheck: Spoke at ACORN events, as well as court case. (Oct 2008)
• Ordinary people found the courage to keep the promise alive. (Aug 2008)
• The Ownership Society really means “you’re on your own”. (Aug 2008)
• Measure progress by observing how ordinary people are doing. (Aug 2008)
• Our government must keep the promise of America. (Aug 2008)
• Fulfilling America’s promise means individual participation. (Aug 2008)
• To John McCain: We all put our country first. (Aug 2008)
• The Republicans make a big election about small things. (Aug 2008)
• The American promise is our greatest inheritance. (Aug 2008)
• We have to demand more from ourselves. (Jul 2008)
• I revere the American flag; I don’t refuse to wear flag pins. (Apr 2008)
• FactCheck: Yes, refused to wear a flag pin, last year. (Apr 2008)
• Actions can be seen in 20 years of my public service. (Feb 2008)
• Wouldn’t be running if I didn’t think I was prepared. (Feb 2008)
• FactCheck: Ranked most liberal in Senate, based on 99 votes. (Feb 2008)
• The Clinton years were undeniably better than the Bush years. (Jan 2008)
• Turn the page on the failed politics & policies of the past. (Jan 2008)
• Made the right decisions that were not politically popular. (Jan 2008)
• Gave away all Rezko “boneheaded” donations to charity. (Nov 2007)
• 2 years older than JFK when JFK ran for president. (Nov 2007)
• On “inexperience”: he wrote policy books that media ignores. (Oct 2007)
• Don’t know if life beyond earth; focus on life here on earth. (Oct 2007)
• Criticizes voter cynicism from decades of disappointment. (Oct 2007)
• Voted with Democratic Party 96.0% of 251 votes. (Sep 2007)
• The Plan: Raise Obama’s profile, including African adventure. (Aug 2007)
• Assigned RFK’s Senate desk; invokes RFK regularly. (Feb 2007)
• Convention speech understood country yearns for unity. (Oct 2006)
• Post-1960s politics more about moral attitude than issues. (Oct 2006)
• Americans dislike partisanship–not solution like Dems think. (Oct 2006)
• Enlist the American people in the process of self-government. (Jan 2006)
• Be strong or be clever and make peace. (Aug 1996)
• Guilt is a luxury that not everyone can afford. (Aug 1996)
  

  Campaign Themes

• We’re more decent & compassionate than last 8 years. (Aug 2008)
• The destiny of all Americans is inextricably linked. (Aug 2008)
• ¡Sí, se puede! Yes, we can!. (Jun 2008)
• Key issue is McCain following Bush on war & economy. (Jun 2008)
• This union may never be perfect, but can always be perfected. (Mar 2008)
• Go beyond the divisions so that the government can work. (Feb 2008)
• Life experiences taught me how to bring people together. (Feb 2008)
• People understand we must bring the country together. (Feb 2008)
• I have shown the right judgment to lead. (Feb 2008)
• Labels like “most liberal” prevent problem-solving. (Feb 2008)
• Overcome politics of demonizing opponents. (Jan 2008)
• End politics of division; make it about addition. (Jan 2008)
• We are choosing hope over fear. (Jan 2008)
• Hope is the bedrock of this nation. (Jan 2008)
• If you join me I promise you we can change America. (Dec 2007)
• Resounds with American theme of overcoming burden of history. (Nov 2007)
• Cultivates comparison to Jack Kennedy. (Nov 2007)
• Campaigns assiduously in black churches. (Nov 2007)
• Viral video “I Got a Crush on Obama” by Obama Girl. (Nov 2007)
• Community politics: merges Alinsky & political activism. (Oct 2007)
• Apply lessons from both Goldwater and McGovern. (Oct 2007)
• Invites supporters to join him on “This Improbable Quest”. (Oct 2007)
• Resolve “most electable” vs.”most progressive” by being both. (Oct 2007)
• Turn the page: invite GOP & independents to join in agenda. (Sep 2007)
• Seen as both critical outsider and establishment insider. (Aug 2007)
• People have an urgent desire for change in Washington. (Jul 2007)
• A “hopemonger”, having seen the power of hope. (Jun 2007)
• Washington can change if we say: Yes we can. (Mar 2007)
• Replace partisan bickering with politics of hope. (Feb 2007)
• I’ve been in DC long enough to know that it must change. (Feb 2007)
• Portrayed as a multiplier instead of a divider. (Oct 2006)
• Progressives should recognize common morality with religion. (Oct 2006)
• “Audacity of Hope” to change politics to reflect common good. (Oct 2006)
• Seek common ground, not a moral crusade. (Oct 2004)
• Offer real hope-not blind optimism-to the American people. (Jul 2004)
• I’m living my parents’ dreams and the American dream. (Jul 2004)
• Greatness based on Declaration of Independence, not military. (Jul 2004)
• We are one people all defending the United States of America. (Jul 2004)
• Want common-sense solutions, not liberal-conservative labels. (Jul 2004)
  

  Past Campaigns

• Campaigning on change from the bottom up that King stood for. (Jan 2008)
• Ran for Congress in 2000 & lost. (Nov 2007)
• 1990: Elected Law Review president with conservative support. (Aug 2007)
• State Senate opponents disqualified on technicality. (Aug 2007)
• Senate 2004 campaign theme: “Yes we can”. (Aug 2007)
• 2004: Won Senate seat against Alan Keyes, 70%-29%. (Aug 2007)
• Lost Congressional primary in 1999 to Bobby Rush. (Feb 2007)
  

  Personal History

• Favorite movie: “The Godfather”, for respect & family. (Sep 2008)(Or that’s totally how Chicago Politics work and Obama was looking for some ideas)
  
• GovWatch: “Worked his way thru college” meant 2 summer jobs. (Jul 2008)
• In no other country is my story even possible. (Mar 2008)
• FactCheck: Took Rezko’s donations, but never represented him. (Jan 2008)
• “Dreams From My Father” is an archetypal search. (Dec 2007)
• Obama REPRESENTS something; doesn’t have to DO anything. (Dec 2007)
• Won Grammy for recording “Dreams from My Father”. (Nov 2007)
• Real estate deal with felon was “boneheaded” but ethical. (Oct 2007)
• First major politician of the post-Baby Boom generation. (Oct 2007)
• Most decisive moment: transition from high school to college. (Aug 2007)
• High school jock–played football as defensive lineman. (Aug 2007)
• Goal as youth: Leave the world a better place. (Aug 2007)
• Planned on presidency since well before 2004 Convention. (Aug 2007)
• Dreams from My Father originally about Harvard Law Review. (Aug 2007)
• Favorite authors: E. L. Doctorow & Shakespeare. (Aug 2007)
• To understand Obama, understand Hawaii’s cultural mix. (Aug 2007)
• Father was first African exchange student at U. Hawaii. (Aug 2007)
• Met Michelle Robinson at law firm; married in 1990. (Aug 2007)
• A reformed smoker but occasionally burns one. (Mar 2007)
• Traces ancestry to Jefferson Davis, President of Confederacy. (Feb 2007)
• Personal story is basis of political desire to unite. (Feb 2007)
• Greeted as hero on visit to ancestral Kenya. (Feb 2007)
• Father died in car crash before Barack got to know him. (Feb 2007)
• Moved to Illinois as community organizer, for $13,000 a year. (Feb 2007)
• Born in Hawaii; lives on Chicago’s South Side. (Nov 2006)
• Full name: Barack Hussein Obama; family calls him “Barry”. (Oct 2006)
• First black president of the Harvard Law Review. (Jul 2004)
• Poverty of political organizers was proof of their integrity. (Aug 1996)
  

  Racism & Race

• Taking a black candidate for granted is measure of progress. (Jun 2008)
• Rev. Wright and flag pins re distractions from real issues. (Apr 2008)
• FactCheck: William Ayres never killed anyone with bombs. (Apr 2008)
• This candidacy is not just an exercise in affirmative action. (Mar 2008)
• We’ve never really worked through complexities of race. (Mar 2008)
• Working together we can move beyond some old racial wounds. (Mar 2008)
• Intertwined search for father and racial identity. (Dec 2007)
• A Bound Man: inner turmoil of 1960s black nationalism. (Dec 2007)
• Rooted in African-American community but also more than that. (Dec 2007)
• Embodies smothering racial power in individual democracy. (Dec 2007)
• More influenced by his race than public perceives. (Dec 2007)
• In college, rejected multiracialism for black identity. (Dec 2007)
• Whites sense that Barack grants them “benefit of the doubt”. (Dec 2007)
• Fans see Obama as opportunity to vote for redemption. (Dec 2007)
• Bradley effect: black candidates poll above actual votes. (Oct 2007)
• Veiled racism in dismissing Obama as “unqualified”. (Oct 2007)
• Catching a cab, no one questions he’s “authentically black”. (Jul 2007)
• Issue of race has given Senate a black eye. (Mar 2007)
• Convention keynote speech highlights party’s black targeting. (Jul 2004)
• America’s race and class problems are intertwined. (Aug 1996)
• There is some hope of eventual reconciliation between races. (Aug 1996)
• Racism wasn’t merely the cruelty involved, but arrogance too. (Aug 1996)
  

  Religion

• FactCheck: Did not say “I will stand with the Muslims”. (Aug 2008)
• GovWatch: never a Muslim, but school listed him as Muslim. (Jun 2008)
• I joined church to commit to Christ, not to Rev. Wright. (May 2008)
• In hard times, people take refuge in traditions, God & guns. (Apr 2008)
• I am a person of faith; and I reach out to people of faith. (Apr 2008)
• Blacks are angry; but I dissociate myself from Rev. Wright. (Apr 2008)
• Religion is foundational; not clinging nor elitist. (Apr 2008)
• Rev. Jeremiah Wright helped bring me to Christianity. (Apr 2008)
• Exposure to Islam taught me that Muslims can partner with us. (Apr 2008)
• I am a proud Christian who believes deeply in Jesus Christ. (Jan 2008)
• Despite attack email, pledges Allegiance & uses Bible. (Jan 2008)
• Attends church with press, to dispel rumors that he’s Muslim. (Dec 2007)
• Joined church that emphasized a “Black Value System”. (Dec 2007)
• Madrassa myth perpetuated by false email & fabricated story. (Oct 2007)
• Uses prayer to take stock of his moral compass. (Oct 2007)
• Reach out to faith community;faith has role in public square. (Sep 2007)
• Active in the Trinity faith community. (Aug 2007)
• Carries Bible on campaign trail, & refers to it weekly. (Aug 2007)
• Embrace Christ as an ally. (Mar 2007)
• Source of his book title “Audacity of Hope” was a sermon. (Feb 2007)
• Raised secular, but with working knowledge of world religion. (Oct 2006)
• Baptized as an adult in the Trinity United Church of Christ. (Oct 2006)
• Religious concerns ok, if translated into universal values. (Oct 2006)
• There’s a call to evangelize in politics. (Apr 2004)
• I’m a big believer in the separation of church and state. (Apr 2004)
• Spent time in both Muslim and Catholic schools. (Aug 1996)
  

  Voting Record

• Biggest mistake was intruding in Terri Schiavo case. (Apr 2007)
• Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
• Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
• Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
• Reject Bush’s Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
• Rated 100% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Governor Sarah Palin

• By working with all parties, never had to compromise. (Oct 2008)
• Admires Geraldine Ferraro & George Bush Sr. (Oct 2008)
• Favorite movie: “Hoosiers”, for underdog tenacity. (Oct 2008)
• Shares McCain world view of US as shining city on the hill. (Oct 2008)
• OpEd: Vetting process for V.P. included no one in Alaska. (Sep 2008)
• Proud of being a Washington outsider. (Sep 2008)
• Good-old-boy networks are created by both parties. (Sep 2008)
• Americans are just getting sick & tired of politics as usual. (Sep 2008)
• When I hear our National Anthem, I get a lump in my throat. (Sep 2008)
• Came of age in the era of Reagan; thinks about him daily. (Sep 2008)
• There is a plan for this world and that plan is for good. (Sep 2008)
• Small towns produced Harry Truman as V.P.; and produced me. (Sep 2008)
• OpEd: shores up McCain as a conservative AND as a maverick. (Sep 2008)
• Before selection, questioned role of vice president. (Sep 2008)
• Gained political prominence as a whistleblower. (Aug 2008)
• Shatter that glass ceiling once and for all. (Aug 2008)
• Leadership is a responsibility to prepare for tomorrow. (Jan 2008)
• Top priorities for AK include ethics & balanced budget. (Mar 2007)
• Decries “politics as usual” of attacking opponents. (Nov 2006)
• Endorsed by Sen. Ted Stevens. (Oct 2006)
• Endorsed by United Fishermen of Alaska (commercial group). (Oct 2006)
  

  Mayorship & Governorship

• Known to Wasilla residents as personable multi-tasker. (Sep 2008)
• Embraced “City of Character” religious program as mayor. (Sep 2008)
• Signed up for PTA; then ran for City Council; then Mayor. (Sep 2008)
• Trounced incumbent governor in 2006 on platform of reform. (Aug 2008)
  

  Personal History

• Miss Congeniality in statewide beauty pageant in 1984. (Aug 2008)
• Star high school athlete in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. (Aug 2008)
• Voted “Miss Wasilla” in local beauty contest; eloped at 24. (Aug 2008)
• Husband left oil job to avoid conflict; now works for BP. (Aug 2008)
• Husband is part Eskimo; won Iron Dog snowmobile races. (Aug 2008)
• Raises kids with network of relatives, plus Todd as Mr. Mom. (Aug 2008)
• Had 6 months to adapt & prepare for Down syndrome baby. (Aug 2008)
• Studied journalism; ran for office to make a difference. (Aug 2008)
  

  Religion

• OpEd: Core values defined by political ambition plus church. (Sep 2008)
• I’m one of those bitter people clinging to guns & religion. (Sep 2008)
• Religion: non-denominational Bible-believing Christian. (Aug 2008)
• Declare a National Day of Prayer in Alaska. (Apr 2008)
• The Bible has profoundly influenced America. (Oct 2007)
• Recognize America’s historic and founding Christian heritage. (Sep 2007)
• Fight for freedom of religion and freedom of expression. (Oct 2006)
  

  Troopergate

• OpEd: Popularity hurt by Troopergate and at-home per-diem. (Sep 2008)
• Troopergate: brother-in-law tasered child, but still trooper. (Sep 2008)
• Fired controversial state trooper for threatening family. (Aug 2008)
• Investigated for firing ex-brother-in-law in custody battle. (Aug 2008)
• Independent prosecutor probing Cabinet firing. (Jul 2008)
• Replaced Public Safety commissioner based on lack of results. (Jul 2008)
• Denies all allegations in Department of Public Safety affair. (Jul 2008)

 Senator Joe Biden

• As VP, I’ll be point person in Congress. (Oct 2008)
• Cheney has been most dangerous VP in history. (Oct 2008)
• Models his role on LBJ’s vice presidency. (Oct 2008)
• Favorite movie: “Chariots of Fire”, for real heroism. (Oct 2008)
• 35-year track record of accomplishments. (Oct 2008)
• McCain no maverick on education, health care, and debt. (Oct 2008)
• Failure is at times inevitable but giving up is unforgivable. (Aug 2008)
• Everyone is your equal, and everyone is equal to you. (Aug 2008)
• We need a wise leader like Obama, not just a good soldier. (Aug 2008)
• We should embrace change just like the previous generations. (Aug 2008)
• Focus on Iraq, ending torture, healthcare, and education. (Dec 2007)
• Insulted Indian-Americans in attempt to compliment vibrancy. (Nov 2007)
• Giuliani is truly not qualified to be president. (Oct 2007)
• MoveOn.org has not changed politics. (Sep 2007)
• Prayer gives you strength, but doesn’t prevent crises. (Aug 2007)
• Most decisive moment: engaging in civil rights movement. (Aug 2007)
• Next president has no margin of error, post-Bush. (Aug 2007)
• Politics is a noble calling. (Jul 2007)
• Childhood stuttering strengthened me. (Jul 2007)
• 1970: won first election, to County Council, in GOP district. (Jul 2007)
• 1972: beat GOP incumbent; 2nd youngest Senator ever elected. (Jul 2007)
• 1972: Wife & child killed in pre-inauguration auto accident. (Jul 2007)
• Remarried in 1977, willing to give up Senate for Jill. (Jul 2007)
• 1988: Presidential run intended as base-building for 1992. (Jul 2007)
• 1988: plagiarized law school paper, but not malevolently. (Jul 2007)
• 1988: suffered aneurysm requiring brain surgery. (Jul 2007)
• Religion informs my values; my reason dictates outcomes. (Jul 2007)
• His book “Promises to Keep” written before presidential race. (Jul 2007)
• Apologized for saying Barack Obama was clean and articulate. (Apr 2007)
• Embellishment forced withdrawal from 1988 presidential race. (Apr 2007)
• Biggest mistake was thinking he could work with George Bush. (Apr 2007)
• Knocked out of 1988 race due to plagiarizing a speech. (Oct 2005)
• Plans to seek presidential nomination in 2008. (Jun 2005)
• Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
• Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
• Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
• Rated 100% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Source: http://www.issues2000.org/default.htm

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