Premise: 9 billion per year (again, in 1999 dollars with half as federal appropriations and half as private-sector cost share).

Hypothesis: 9 billion is a lot of money for anyone in the world.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: I have started dating a guy with wonderful qualities and think he has real possibilities for the long haul.

Hypothesis: The guy I am dating is good for a long term relationship.
Answer: yes

Premise: Privacy advocates say they believe the candidates are supporting industry self-regulation in order to appeal to industry interests, as opposed to the general population.

Hypothesis: Privacy advocates believe the candidates have the public's interests at heart.
Answer: no

Premise: Come, will you not walk back with us too, Monsieur Poirot?

Hypothesis: Why not walk back to the factory together, Poirot?
Answer: it is not possible to tell