And that's why we took a chance in Denver four years ago, and that's why we wanted to take a chance when it came to North Carolina.

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So those present some particular challenges, given the fact that we lost over 3 million jobs just in the first quarter of this year before any of the steps we took had a chance to take effect.

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Lest we forget that LeBron took less money for a chance to play with a friend and stud in Dwyane Wade, and with an organization that seems committed to winning.

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We just took a look at this construction site and I had a chance to talk to all the outstanding men and women who are working here.

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On the other hand, we believe that the steps we took and the steps they took in partnership with us have positioned these companies to where they have a real chance of success.

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Then I had the chance to meet her mom and her daughter, Amber, a little while back, and we took a picture.

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