Button's slightly less strict interpretation of the instruction was what was behind his greater speed at this phase of the race, rather than any intrinsic difference in their potential - which appeared to be extremely closely matched.

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The current phase of construction will create new private sector jobs -- and that won't just make a difference to all the people who get these jobs, it will make a difference to all those communities where they spend their paychecks.

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In terms of the European allies, there has long been a difference between Europe and the United States on how best to pursue the "second phase" of the war against terror.

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