Let's move on, Berkowitz said, sensing he might not be on solid ground.

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But even if he wins a six-year term as president, Maduro would not be on solid ground, given the country's profound economic and security problems, Shifter said.

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If the Fed refuses to set sail on QE 2, then her loyal passengers might complain, but at least the US will be on solid monetary ground as it tried to rebuild a viable economy.

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The auto industry has survived and thrived and the banks, which were in near collapse, are on solid ground which would even be more stable if regulations proposed by the Obama administration would be given serious consideration by Congressional Republicans.

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The bottom part of the proposed Liberty rocket would be based on the solid-fuelled boosters that help get the shuttle off the ground.

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