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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
But he will meet the French President , Jacques Chirac , privately .
They include French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder .
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no

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The money was taken at 4 a.m. on March 18 , hours before the U.S. launched its first air strikes , the newspaper said .
The seizure took place at 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first American air assault .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Earlier this year , the company announced a restatement of its 2002 , 2001 and 2000 financial results .
Earlier this year , the company said it would restate its 2000 , 2001 and 2002 financial results .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Following California 's lead , several states and the federal government passed similar or stricter bans .
Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans .
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no