Question:
S1: Meanwhile , Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst alluded to an interparty political struggle : " Sounds like the Republican primary started early this year . "
S2: Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst suggested a political motive for the report , saying : " It sounds like the Republican primary started early this year . "
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Based on experience elsewhere , it could take up to two years before regular elections are held , he added .
S2: U.S. military officials have said it could take up to two years before regular elections are held , based on experiences elsewhere in the world .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: He also worked in the Virginia attorney general 's office .
S2: Before that he held various posts in Virginia , including deputy attorney general .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: The loonie , meanwhile , continued to slip in early trading Friday .
S2: The loonie , meanwhile , was on the rise again early Thursday .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no