And I want to compliment her for the initiative she took in laying out a set of very strong elements for reform.

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And I very much compliment her on the courage with which she approaches some of these very difficult political issues, at some significant political costs to herself.

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We were at a playgroup center downtown and Mary had one of those confident smiles that told you she wouldn't flee if you paid her a compliment.

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To this day, the best compliment I can receive is being compared to her.

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Gunning for the presidency himself, he honoured her with a double-edged compliment.

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While she enjoys the compliment, she remarks that she hasn't spent enough time with Mitchell to call her an influence.

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