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Im very disappointed that we missed our (earnings per share) growth target this quarter due to the confluence of a number of issues that we now understand and are urgently addressing. I accept full responsibility for the shortfall.

Carly Fiorina

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Carly Fiorina
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: September 6
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Cara Carleton Sneed
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