It is important, however, that statements of this sort be expressed in conditional fashion--that is, that they link policy expectations to the evolving economic outlook.

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As Michael Kinsley recently explained, however, that term properly refers to contracts that make employment conditional on union membership.

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However, the proxy referred to Sawiris' bid as "highly conditional, " and TIM Hellas' owners rejected it.

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