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  1. Jeff Flake:

    We were talking specifically about connectivity, but also about the challenges that have come up. Obviously we have had some setbacks.

  2. Lena Dunham:

    There was a real chance that if things hadn't gone the way they did in 2012, Mitt Romney would be the president right now and we would be facing even more terrifying setbacks for women's rights nationally, its no secret that women's rights matter to me, that's why my Twitter feed is littered w so much heinous violence.

  3. Andy Garman:

    The guy was overwhelmingly positive, he'd had some setbacks, dealt with cancer and any number of things, but always had a smile on his face and always was ready to attack the day.

  4. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan:

    Now, I believe eyes are on the delivery process of this issue, but there are no setbacks in our agreement.

  5. Chief Warrant Officer Mike Durant:

    If I face challenges or setbacks, I put it in perspective by saying I should be dead, i've been given this second life that's almost as long as my first life, at this point.


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