The president also called the American team to wish them luck before the game, McClellan said.

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We wish them luck and they deserve our support.

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Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust was in Seoul giving a speech during the game, but a spokesman said she followed the second half closely and called coach Tommy Amaker to congratulate the team and wish them luck in the next round.

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We wish them good luck but personally I would like to talk about our courage in this competition.

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Our thoughts are with those who are losing their jobs, and we wish them the best of luck.

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"These things happen, in any walk of life you move on and decide to take on new challenges and we wish them the best of luck, " he added.

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Better to wave them goodbye and wish good luck to their next employer.

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When hired, gregarious blackjack dealers and roulette spinners give new meaning to having a game face:They wish gamblers luck, directing them to machines and tables that have produced winners.

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And so once again I want to congratulate this team and wish them all the best of luck in the rest of the season -- unless the White Sox are in the World Series -- (laughter) -- which right now is not a sure thing.

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