Unfortunately, dark clouds are gathering as pursuit of that path seems less likely this afternoon.

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Let's just remember what danger awaits the pursuit of that path, the harm that was brought to this economy simply by the flirtation with default in the summer of 2011.

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Over the past 7 years, more of our fellow citizens have discovered that the pursuit of happiness leads to the path of service.

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Entirely the wrong path to take in pursuit of this metal.

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Therefore, the path of least resistance is the pursuit of state-led Renewable Portfolio Standards, say advocates.

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Second, relentless pursuit of GNP to the exclusion of other goals is also no path to happiness.

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If North Korea gives up its pursuit of nuclear weapons and missile development, and instead chooses a path towards peace and cooperation, our two countries will work together, along with the international community, to help improve the lives of the people in North Korea and provide necessary assistance that will help North Korea open up a new era.

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But in our pursuit of development, Rwandans will not allow ourselves to stray from the path of fiscal prudence.

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