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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE FORM 10-Q FOR THE
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 FOR THE AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY
COMPANY AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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