Regardless, all we want is some smooth video playback from the "elegant and powerful multimedia engine" -- is that too much to ask?

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So we knew we were going to get some support, because we all want to show our gratitude for their service.

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"We all realize at some point that we want to make the things in life that we care about, " says Hirschmann.

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And if we really want to lower tax rates and cut the budget deficit, we are all going to have to give up some of our most cherished benefits.

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What we want is to start framing innovation in all its complexity and bring some shape and simplicity to it.

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We want you to make the tough choices for us, in the best interest of ALL, not just some.

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These are all issues that the President has some excellent track records of success in his own country, and we want to continue to be an effective partner with Peru as they continue to grow and develop.

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