In affluent countries, people are losing their jobs, their homes, and their savings, and this is tragic.

富裕国家的人失掉工作、住房、储蓄，生活凄惨。

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Because of the financial crisis, people in rich nations are losing their jobs, their homes, and their savings, and this is tragic.

金融危机使富裕国家的人们失去工作、家园和储蓄，而这很悲惨。

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And this turn of events is, as I said, tragic.

正如我前面所说的，事件的这种转变是悲惨的。

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"This is a tragic thing," "We came into this crisis without the authority and the tools necessary to contain the damage to the American economy posedby the very severe pressures working through the financial system."

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"If there is one thing that we pray will come from this, it is that her beautiful face and tragic story will inspire others to seek help and make them realize that this kind of vile treatment, no matter what culture or background they are from, is not acceptable and there is a way out, " Powner said in a statement to reporters.

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There is, finally, a dimension to this story that is uniquely tragic and sadder by far than the destruction of business careers or the imprisonment of FCPA violators.

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"We now wish to see the conclusion of a full investigation that observes due process, is free from political interference, exposes the truth behind this tragic case, and ensures that justice is done, " he said.

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