They have made a very serious promise in the face of very serious force.

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As a country that works longer hours than anyone else in Europe we have a very serious problem to face.

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Dr. ORSZAG: Look, we as a nation face a very serious medium and long-term fiscal problem.

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But on player discipline issues on and off the field, the Commissioner has yet to face a serious challenge to his very wide authority.

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