Question:
S1: Most of the alleged spammers engaged in fraudulent or deceptive practices , said Brad Smith , Microsoft 's senior VP and general counsel .
S2: " Spam knows no borders , " said Brad Smith , Microsoft 's senior vice-president and general counsel .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Blair took over the Labour Party when his predecessor John Smith died of a heart attack in 1994 .
S2: Mr Blair became Labour leader in 1994 after the then leader , John Smith , died of a heart attack .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is awaiting recommendations from his commanders .
S2: Rumsfeld is awaiting recommendations from his commanders about troop needs in Iraq .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Claudia Gonzles Herrera , an assistant attorney general in charge of the case , said the arrests show that Guatemala " takes the defense of its ancient Maya heritage seriously . "
S2: Claudia Gonzales Herrera , an assistant attorney-general in charge of the case , said the arrests showed that Guatemala took the defence of its Mayan heritage seriously .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes