The bank recapitalisation was intended to help do that, which is why we called for it and supported it.

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And it's why the debate we're having over this crazy thing called sequester or sequestration is so important, because the last thing we should be doing in Washington is throwing a wrench in an economy that has been moving in the right direction.

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Afterward, I called her back and asked whether it was much of a surprise and at what point she knew why we were calling.

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"It is a big test of this team - that is why they are called Tests - and we have to see if the systems we are putting in place will stand up to what Ireland has to offer, " said Crowley, whose side warmed up for the clash with a 21-13 win over Portugal on Saturday.

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