Unlike Jack, whose choices have been mostly reflexive, Mr. Clooney and his director have opted to take many risks in doing this difficult film.

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Investors are completely rational. they take risks only if they get paid for doing so.

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"Even somebody like me who is not afraid to take risks has to fight against the Japanese way of doing things, " Morita says.

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If Iraq does not suddenly improve and if voters continue to ignore good news on the economy, as they are doing, then he need take no further risks.

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