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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DECEMBER 31, 1999 FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
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<NAME> The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
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