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    Default "it" refers to "the French government"? In addition, uphold = maintain?

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    The French government said earlier this month it would uphold its ban on the insect-resistant strain of maize, despite the court's decision to annul the ban after finding that it had not produced enough evidence that Monsanto's MON810 posed a significant risk to health or the environment.
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    Default Re: "it" refers to "the French government"? In addition, uphold = maintain?

    Oui and oui !

    Yes to both of your questions.
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    Default Re: "it" refers to "the French government"? In addition, uphold = maintain?

    Quote Originally Posted by JohnParis View Post
    Oui and oui !

    Yes to both of your questions.

    Merci.
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