QUES: " It 's probably not the easiest time to take over the shuttle program , " he added , " but I look forward to the challenge .

" It is probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but then again , I look forward to the challenge , " he said .

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QUES: The flamboyant entrepreneur flagged the plan after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey .

Sir Richard was speaking after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey .

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QUES: It also said it expects a civil complaint by the Securities and Exchange Commission .

Stewart also faces a separate investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission .

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yes