“Despite the obstacles, despite the difficulties, I will do what I said I would, ” vowed Mr Sarkozy in his televised new year's message this week.

“尽管有障碍，尽管有困难，我将做我承诺过的事情。” 这个星期萨科齐先生在电视播送的新年献辞中讲到。

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Despite providing legal health directives, Langbehn said, "Short of being straight, I don't know what I could have done differently."

除了无法提供法定的医疗决定委托书，Janice说：“除了成为一个异性恋，我不知道有任何地方我可以做得不同。”

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Having said that (ie Despite what I have just said), I agree with your other point.

我虽然这么说，我还是同意你的另一说法。

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This is not -- they will not, despite what I just said, they will not resolve the budget negotiations on the back nine.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

And I want seniors to know, despite what some have said, these reforms will not cut your guaranteed benefits.

WHITEHOUSE: The Promise of Health Care Reform

And I want seniors to know, despite what some have said, these reforms will not cut your guaranteed benefits. (Applause.) In fact, under this law, Americans on Medicare will receive free preventive care without co-payments or deductibles.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Signs Health Reform Into Law