Previously opposed to the constitutional reform, she now says it may be a lesser evil than an over-mighty presidency.

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In a financial crisis, he says, diluting market discipline is a lesser evil than trying to maintain public confidence.

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But gasoline taxes, some Republican officials say, are a lesser evil because the money traditionally doesn't wind up in general spending, but rather in building infrastructure, which helps boost economic development.

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