Before condemning such a move by the Congress, I believe one should understand the essential difference between an investor and a speculator.

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The essential difference between the two is that traders take title and often delivery of their purchases, whereas brokers merely bring buyer and seller together for a small nick.

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"I think the American people, in their essential fairness, understand the difference between an investigation and an inquisition, " Bryan said.

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He sees little essential difference between those espoused by the ruling Congress party of reformist Prime Minister P.

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In making this judgment, they may not be including in their calculus some essential qualities that can make all of the difference between a smooth and successful transition and a short-lived, rocky tenure that leaves the organization drifting and directionless.

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Heeding Livni's unwise, defeatist counsel, Olmert postponed the essential ground offensive in south Lebanon until it was too late to make a difference and instead opted for a negotiated cease-fire.

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