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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Host
Marriott Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and Condensed
Consolidated Interim Statement of Operations as of and for the period ended
September 10, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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