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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:

def save(self, notes=None):
        '''Save all changes back to Redmine with optional notes.'''
        # Capture the notes if given
        if notes:
            self._changes['notes'] = notes

        # Call the base-class save function
        super(Issue, self).save()