In 2010, a statement from Ecuador's foreign ministry appeared to offer the controversial Assange an invitation to discuss a trove of leaked documents.

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He turned down Fishman's offer but accepted an invitation to visit ARA in Philadelphia.

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' That's an engraved invitation to keep costs down, so accept it graciously when they offer.

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Travelers who take up the invitation to hang around will find a variety of parks, churches and museums which offer a wealth of easily accessible tourist sites -- ideal for the culture vulture with a couple of hours to spare.

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