It's always been the case in this country -- that notion that we invest ourselves, our time, our energy, our vision, our purpose into the very fabric of this nation.

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We always said we would look at the steepness of the curve, we always said we would look at the way it's implemented and that remains the case.

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That's always the case, isn't it?

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But I've always felt that if I was asked I would do it and that's still the case.

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Take extension leads and check the circuits of the house - it's always good to have a few fuses on hand in case of overload and consequent darkness!

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Yet the Supreme Court was always likely to decide as it has, given the appeal court's almost desperate desire to take the case, and its promise to hear it quickly.

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