Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief is a core agenda item of the EAS. The United States has a strong record of working with EAS member countries in disaster preparedness and institutional strengthening, and of bringing a unique set of capabilities, skills, and expertise in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

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He repeatedly emphasized the need for "strong leadership" on African-American issues, and referred often to Gore's "conservative record" as a member of Congress.

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He also is a member of the world record-holding team for that distance in the 60-69 age group.

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Mr Sarkozy, a member of the government whose record he often denounces, has more trouble carrying off such brand differentiation.

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The American citizen has had the same bank account with a major bank for more than 20 years, uses an American Express card (member since 1989), and has a track record of paying off student loans.

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Not surprisingly, institutions in the Southwest Athletic Conference (SWAC), of which Mississippi Valley is a member of, recently compiled a meager 8-104 (.071) overall record against Division I non-conference opponents during a single season playing such games.

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