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<ul> ~ G7 Opts for Long Game on Ailing Economy</ul>

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<ul> ~ G7 sehen Potenzial für stärkeres Wachstum</ul>

-->We're optimistic more than anything else," French Finance Minister and G7 host Francis Mer told the closing press conference

(except clueless)

This was the strongest statement yet at a G7 on the need for reform..

Das ist kein Kompliment.....

The U.S. said it would encourage job creation by urging more savings and investment by individuals and companies

Mehr Jobs durch mehr Sparen??? Aber bisher sollten doch mehr Jobs durch mehr Konsum......

President Jacques Chirac wants everyone to make more vocal commitments to bridging the gap with Africa and other impoverished parts of the world.

Ganz wichtige Prioritaet!! Gottseidank fordert er nicht Handeln, sondern will nur lauteres Reden.

A working dinner, with oysters and asparagus part of the menu, was held at the beachfront hotel late Friday. It concentrated on helping low-income developing economies of Africa and elsewhere.

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Es kann sich nur um ein surreales Theaterstueck aus einer geschlossenen Ver-Anstalt-ung handeln....