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Replied State Department deputy spokesman Richard Boucher , ``We have n't really analyzed the statement in detail but it appears to be just another example of his outlandish rhetoric and his attempts to distort the truth .

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Previously the Iraqis have resisted attempts to inspect such quarters.

attempts { i_action }    MODAL    seizure { occurrence }

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According to department policy, prosecutors must make a strong showing that lawyers' fees came from assets tainted by illegal profits before any attempts at seizure are made .

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Analysts noted that over the past 20 years , Mr. Fournier has built his company through astute stock-market activity and has warded off at least three takeover attempts .

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The board is n't aware of any attempts to take over Philip Morris , the company said .