Q: That state will not emerge until the interim government decides on a process for writing a new constitution and for holding the first democratic elections .

That state will not emerge until the interim government decides on a process to write a new constitution and to hold the first democratic elections .

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A: yes
Q: WHO spokeswoman Maria Cheng agreed , saying : " It looks very much like an isolated event . "

" It looks very much like an isolated event , " World Health Organization spokeswoman Maria Cheng said .

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A: yes
Q: The book , scheduled for release next month , is described by Franken as a criticism of right-wing leaders and media spokesmen .

The book , scheduled for publication next month , has been described by Franken as a criticism of right wing leaders and media spokespeople .

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A:
yes