If Mr Hirst were managing a quoted company, he would be unable to enrich himself at the expense of his investors in quite the same way.

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"With the current economic downturn, the sharp decline in local government revenue (growth) is something that needs to be reversed, " Mr. Wang was quoted as saying at a financial seminar.

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On Wednesday, Mr Chirac was quoted by AFP news agency as saying that France "must be at the forefront of the global battle of images, that's why I am resolved that our country should have an international news channel".

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The Financial Times quoted an anonymous source at the Commission on Sunday saying that maturing debt might be extended for four years.

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Schering, Merck, and bullish Wall Street analysts have also pointed to the statements from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association that seemingly defend the use of these drugs, countering the widely quoted opinion of powerful Cleveland Clinic cardiologist Steven Nissen, who says the drugs should not be used at all.

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Mr Fujimura was quoted as saying the visit would still go ahead, but that the topic of the statue would be unavoidable at the summit talks.

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One official, who declined to be quoted, said all subscribers received their copy of the June issue but confirmed that extra copies were not distributed at the upcoming American Library Association, as was the custom.

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The actor-director has been quoted as saying he was fairly nervous about how "Iron Man" would be received when its teaser trailer debuted at Comic-Con three years ago.

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