Do the following sentences say the same thing?
the south african government imposed a ban that prohibits the recruitment of people inside or outside of south africa for mercenary or foreign military assistance.
south africa's foreign ministry stated that south africa's foreign military assistance act prohibits the recruitment of people inside or outside of south africa for mercenary or foreign military assistance.

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Do the following sentences say the same thing?
A man is cutting an onion.
A man is cutting a plantain.

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Do the following sentences say the same thing?
Vice President Dick Cheney and Mississippi Republican gubernatorial candidate Haley Barbour acknowledge the cheering crowd.
Vice President Dick Cheney says Mississippi Republican Haley Barbour would be a good governor because of his government and business savvy.

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Do the following sentences say the same thing?
france provides the rockets, guns and engines.
britain provides fuel tanks and gearboxes.
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