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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE FORM 10-Q FOR THE NINE
MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 FOR THE AETNA INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA.
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