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So as 2012 begins and we toast the birth of a new year, I invite you to take a sip from the RedNek wine glass, think of Pat Gunkel and write down on that cocktail napkin the happy returns you can expect when you invest in creating a culture of ideas.

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"When I got a call from Lex to invite me in the back door he said he didn't think it was my cup of tea - which was a strange comment, " added Jefferies.

BBC: Jefferies angered by summit snub

And after that, I think we can work along and understand -- because sometimes the benefit would be better to invite all other countries.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

We invite a select few to our retreat in the desert, but broadcast the proceedings to the world, because we think anyone can benefit from hearing the thinkers we convene.

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