But he acknowledged that the government could not force RBS to act, despite its majority stake.
But he acknowledged that government still had to finalise its plans for private finance deals.
But he acknowledged the government still had "more to do" to convince critics of its proposals.
But he acknowledged that there could be a pilot trial of vertical integration in Scotland.
But he acknowledged that central banks need to be vigilant and ready to act.
But he acknowledged bonds are likely to continue attracting retiring baby boomers and others seeking reliable income.
But he acknowledged that getting the full caseload handled in the Gulf Coast could require congressional action.
But he acknowledged that if too many of the game's best players forgo free agency it will create problems.
But he acknowledged that some players can get away with a bolder strategy.
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But he acknowledged the pyrotechnic tear gas canisters "generate a lot of heat".
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But he acknowledged that government budget cuts forced on the country by international lenders have caused suffering among Greeks.
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But he acknowledged his legislative push would encounter stiff opposition in Congress.
The Buffalo goalie still has one year left on his contract, but he acknowledged Saturday his future with the Sabres is uncertain.
But he acknowledged some school pupils did not take the genre seriously.
But he acknowledged he was flattered by the poll numbers, citing them as a reflection of how well police officers do their jobs.
But he acknowledged that the long-dormant nuclear power industry faces not only technical but political hurdles -- particularly over how to dispose of nuclear waste.
But he acknowledged that Creative's strategy of focusing on the technology of its products had not worked as well with consumers as he had hoped.
But he acknowledged there had been a surge of violence in Basra and there had been a radical change in the type of weapons used.
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But he acknowledged that some along the preferred route would see their property values fall and announced that officials were working on a compensation scheme.
But he acknowledged that a hard road had been made harder by the rise in oil prices and the disruption caused by the tsunami in Japan.
Mr Hague said the Kabul summit was a "major step forward" but he acknowledged more work needed to be done to tackle corruption and improve the nation's governance.
Trust chief executive Matthew Kershaw said there would be a review after 12 months, but he acknowledged the introduction of staff car parking charges "would not be popular".
Last week, the First Minister Peter Robinson said the strategy paper was almost ready for publication, but he acknowledged there are three areas of disagreement between the parties.
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But he acknowledged that coming down the stretch in contention for a first major title would be a sterner test of his emotions in the wake of his father's passing.
Gavin Brown, the Scottish Conservative's finance spokesperson said he had "deep scepticism" on the Scottish government's movement of money from revenue to capital but he acknowledged its emphasis on preventative spend.
But he acknowledged that he'd have to earn the trust of fishermen and others who say they've received conflicting information about the oil spill response from BP and various government agencies.
But he acknowledged more work was needed to have consumers understand the Wii U, which went on sale globally late last year, as well as producing more game software to draw buyers.
President Bush said he was successful in cutting billions in domestic spending from the measure, but he acknowledged that the bill still includes more money for additional programs than he would have liked.
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