Both sides accuse the other of not being able to fulfill the merger terms, and Northeast will sue Con Ed for breach of merger contract.

FORBES: Management & Trends

And I think it is a testament to the character of this country that we are moving in a direction where we will better fulfill some of the founding principles of the country -- in terms of treating everybody fairly and equally.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

But no one should be under any illusion: There will be losses, possibly large ones, in terms of American lives and other equities, thanks to this effort to fulfill standing American security commitments on the cheap.

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