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In a statement later , he said it appeared his side may have fallen a bit short .

Zilkha conceded in a statement issued today that his group may have fallen " a bit short . "

yes

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Based on experience elsewhere , it could take up to two years before regular elections are held , he added .

U.S. military officials have said it could take up to two years before regular elections are held , based on experiences elsewhere in the world .

yes

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SARS has killed 296 people on China 's mainland and infected more than 5,200 .

Throughout China 's mainland , the disease has killed 300 people and infected more than 5,270 .
yes