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        <ExplanationTxt>PART VI, LINE 19 THE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATIONS MAIN OFFICE. THEY MAY BE REQUESTED IN WRITING, BY FAX, OR BY PHONE. THEY WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE ONLINE.</ExplanationTxt>
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