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'I intend to start anew.' LEE MYUNG BAK, President of South Korea, on replacing nine of 10 senior aides after dissent over his agreement to import beef from the U.S. triggered antigovernment demonstrations

'This is not about mismanagement of a hedge fund. It is about premeditated lies to investors and lenders.' MARK MERSHON, head of the New York City FBI office, following the arrests of two former Bear Stearns managers on conspiracy and fraud charges

'Certainly it would be a big advantage to him.' CHARLIE BLACK, chief strategist for John McCain, saying a terrorist attack on U.S. soil would benefit the...

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