It must be understood that the reason firms are not adding employees is not because of oppressive regulations or taxes, but a function of the fact that they have no customers.

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As mentioned previously, wars are often waged among non-state actors and it must be understood however, that recognition of belligerency does not necessarily mean recognition of statehood.

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It is understood that aid must be provided, but we also have to ensure that this aid will have a relatively safe environment in which to work and to guarantee it will reach the people in desperate need.

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The United States ended the cold war and brought stability to Western Europe because it understood that peace must be based on dealing effectively with the military capabilities of former adversaries and not on changes in intentions alone.

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The problem with life is that it must be lived forward but only understood backwards.

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In a recent speech to mental health provides, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said commanding officers must make it understood that seeking help for the stresses of war should be seen as a sign of strength rather than as a sign of weakness.

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And it also must be understood exactly how high digital involvement changes the way a consumer looks at the category, because that too is different.

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