Jiang echoed He's statement, urging developed nations to, in her words "take the lead in emissions reductions."

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Speaking with President Karzai at a news conference, Secretary Gates indicated he was not surprised by that statement, but hopes it will not take that long.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

I take it from that statement... Earl, what's going on?

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Admiral Mullen welcomed the statement by Afghan President Hamid Karzai this week that he wants his forces to be able to take responsibility for security in the country by 2014.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

"I think they were making a very clear statement that they are concerned about the current state of the economy and that they need to take action now and they're going to pretty dramatic action.

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