That is a very plain and categorical statement.

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How can the BND's categorical statement of 5 May 1988, to the effect that no German companies were involved at Rabta, be squared with intelligence to the contrary in its possession as of at least 3 February 1988?

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

But again, our statement about -- in response to accusations that there was American involvement is categorical.

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