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    On Wednesday he denied that his party was in turmoil over European policy. "Not at all ... The party actually wants us to have a fresh approach in Europe. But above all, the vote that we need is a vote to get rid of a government that has completely let people down." Looking for more from the Post-Gazette? Full Article at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Not at all ... The party actually wants us to have a fresh approach in Europe. But above all, the vote that we need is a vote to get rid of a government that has completely let people down.
    David Cameron – David Cameron SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3 weeks ago
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  1. Given the pressure he is under ... this is a fairly professional, clever package which is probably not going to cause dramatic disruption in the E.U. There is a risk of him losing over social policy though a fudge may be available.
    SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3 weeks ago
  2. The idea was to appoint someone who can stop the traffic in Beijing
    SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3 weeks ago
  3. The leaders want someone who doesn't overshadow them, can make compromises and speaks many of their languages ... Van Rompuy is all three.
    SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3 weeks ago

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