Question:
S1: Platinum prices soared to 23-year highs earlier this year after President Bush ( news - web sites ) proposed investing $ 1.2 billion for research on fuel cell-powered vehicles .
S2: Platinum prices soared to 23-year highs earlier this year after U.S. President George W. Bush proposed investing $ 1.2 billion for research on fuel cell-powered vehicles .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: It is important for a process to be put into place , he said , that would permit a smooth transition from war to peace .
S2: He added : " Let the process be put in place that will ensure a smooth transition from war to peace .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Without going into specifics , Oracle managers also indicated PeopleSoft 's roughly 8,000 workers could expect mass layoffs .
S2: Oracle managers also indicated PeopleSoft 's roughly 8,000 workers could expect mass layoffs , though they did not get into specifics .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: The group ambitiously expects to issue guidelines by the end of the year and release products by late 2004 .
S2: The group expects to roll out the first products by the second half of 2004 .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no