Sen Kastama he heard things falling and breaking, and then the lights went out.

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And Cheney told reporters that he was pleased with the progress that he'd heard about, progress training Iraqi security forces, and that he heard that things were peaceful for the election.

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As for direction at the world's largest automaker, Dunne says he has heard good things about the leadership style of Toyota's president and CEO that aims to foster innovation.

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Stories she heard about how he would "obsessively" keep things locked up in the house made her nervous during her short visit.

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What he said, and what everyone thinks they heard, are different things entirely.

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He heard the same on such a trip last year, and pledged money in buckets to even things up.

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