It supports processes that we all often take for granted, such as air quality, climate regulation, water purification, parasite and disease control, pollination and the prevention of erosion.

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"We, as Americans, take it for granted that we've been so secure all this time, " Damerow said.

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And we take this for granted now, but it is something that I think all the members of the Cabinet who participated are extremely proud of.

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It is a time to stop, look around, and think of all we take for granted.

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For us, people sort of take it for granted -- hey, you do phones, and set-tops, and IPTV and all these things so it's easier for us now that that's part of the message for people to say, of course Microsoft's is going to make Messenger work on the Xbox.

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