"I take this issue very seriously and my priority is to ensure that taxpayers' money is spent appropriately and delivers value for money, " the justice secretary said.

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So yes, I take this much too seriously.

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In short, I take this move by Buffett as seriously bearish for the stock market and would be worried about the weighting of equities, especially financial intermediaries, in my portfolio.

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So I take this situation very, very seriously.

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Our security agencies take any situation like this seriously, and I can assure you they are investigating this situation thoroughly.

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And now, you have the opportunity to chart a course that will take this country forward to a brighter future, and I know you take that responsibility very seriously.

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