The only way for a country to be powerful is to close ranks among its citizens.

一个国家要强大，唯一的途径就是人民要团结合作。

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Mr Maduro called on the nation to close ranks after its leader's demise.

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In its gruesome way, the video showing the beheading of Mr Berg allowed Republicans to close ranks behind Mr Rumsfeld as the week wore on.

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