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@@ -2533,8 +2533,8 @@ USA and elsewhere.
 Even though differently-labeled concepts corresponding to the
 derivative work are recognized in all copyright law systems, these
 counterpart concepts might differ to some degree in scope and breadth from
-the USA derivative work.  GPLv3 therefore takes the task of
-internationalizing the license further by removing references to derivative
+the USA derivative work.  GPLv3 therefore internationalizes
+on this issue by removing GPLv2's references to derivative
 works and by providing a more globally useful definition.
 GPLv3 drops all reference to USA ``derivative works'' and returns
 to the base concept only: GPL covers the licensed work and all works where
