The comments follow longstanding concerns, expressed at national and European level, over the slow roll-out and take up of broadband internet services in Britain.

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At a certain point, you need to roll up your sleeves and take action.

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And I really think that the key officials in an Obama administration are going to have to roll up their sleeves, take a fresh look at these issues.

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If I could have caught him before he entered the room, I would have told him to take off his jacket, loosen his tie and roll up his shirtsleeves.

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Admission to the festival is free every year, and the first 500 people take home their very own roll of tape, perfect for fixing up pretty much anything or creating something new.

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And that should encourage us to roll up our sleeves and work even harder and work together to take on the challenges that are still holding back parts of our economy.

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