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IAN SHEPHERDSON There is nothing in the statement to suggest they're done.
IAN SHEPHERDSON As for the Fed, we look for 50 (basis points, a half-percentage point) next week.
IAN SHEPHERDSON The Fed is now explicitly conducting monetary policy with the aim of supporting stock prices,
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IAN SHEPHERDSON Still, this is a hugely encouraging report, pointing clearly to a vigorous recovery.
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IAN SHEPHERDSON This may mark the start of an upturn in exports, but it's too soon to be sure.
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JEANIENE FROST Christ girl, Ι wasn't even going to bite you. Well, not the way you're thinking."
"I'm flatte...
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-Ian Fleming
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MIKE GALLAGHER QPR has not sacked Ian but we are concerned about recent performances and the effect the speculation...
GIANNI PALADINI Did I feel we needed it? No more than normal, that part of it. Did I want it? Yes. All the things th...
MIKE HOLMGREN stable and no additional supervision is needed.
ANDY WILLIAMS I have the knack of easing scruples.
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DOUG APLIN You are here because you are needed.
CELESTINE L. GRAY We needed to start a club here.
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LISA SHEARIN You do that, and I take back every nasty thing I've ever said about you."
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EDUARDO COTRIM It's simple enough that no framework is needed.
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RENAE A. SAUTER Not that they needed me. I needed them more than they needed me.
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IAN MCDIARMID And also, it's sort of my job to make you believe things about him that aren't true about me...
IAN MCDIARMID Consistency is very important when you're making films.
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