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"I will be in paris for the next two weeks."

"Are you free for lunch in my place (3 blocks from yours) - say 18, 19 or 20 May? Vitaly Churkin"

"Vitaly Churkin Ambassador Churkin's Office"

"will look forward to sharing more fun stories at our next lunch."

"What I suggested was that I more fully understand the thinking of the people in charge so that I can present constructive alternatives."