After consulting his lawyer, Mr McGuinness conceded on two of the outstanding questions - but resolutely refused to answer the rest.

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As a candidate, Mr Bush resolutely refused to run against big government, campaigning instead on a programme of restoring faith in the nation's institutions.

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His leadership team stretches from moderates like John Breaux to liberals like Barbara Boxer, and he has resolutely refused to take revenge on renegades like Zell Miller, who has voted with the Republicans more frequently than with the Democrats.

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