Q: " The only thing that I know for certain is that these are bad people , " Bush told a joint news conference with Blair .

But he added : " The only thing I know for certain is that these are bad people . "

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A: yes
Q: " The idea of a federal betting parlor on atrocities and terrorism is ridiculous and it 's grotesque , " said Wyden .

Sen. Ron Wyden , D-Ore . , said the " idea of a federal betting parlor on atrocities and terrorism is ridiculous and grotesque , " WBAL reported .

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Q: A second victim , Michael Walker , 23 , was struck in the torso , the bullet perforating his lung .

The other victim , Michael Walker , of 550 Barbey Street , was struck in the neck .

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no