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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=674402716-26052007>I had a long and
useful exchange of emails with Thomas.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=674402716-26052007>We did not resolve
our divergencies, we sort of "agreed that we disagree", but on one point I have
to admit he was right.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=674402716-26052007>Thomas pointed out
that in one of our messages I have made a false statement, or at least a
misleading one. Digging in my folders, I have found the message and the
sentence, which is "Incidentally, can we have a list of who can speak, as we
have for the time being already excluded Nick, as staff, and yours truly, as
Board member, but ...". I recognize that this would imply that somebody has
attempted to shut me up. This has never happened, as the criticism to what I
have said, by Thomas and everybody else, has always remained within the limit of
the debate among people who have strong opinions and are passionate about the
issues.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=674402716-26052007>Please accept my
apologies for the unfair sentence above.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=674402716-26052007>Best
regards,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=674402716-26052007>Roberto</SPAN></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>