DISTINCT

Hello,

I'd like to select from one table ( contains duplicates ) into a new table.
However the new table is exactly the same as the original ( duplicates
included )
I think I have a problem with my DISTINCT clause - sql below.

It seems the DISTINCT is applied to the whole row not just the 'phone'
field.
Is the a way I can select the whole row into a new table based on a DISTINCT
phone number ?

Is the a way I can select the whole row into a new table based on a DISTINCT
phone number and state ?

Else I'll need to select into a table then select again etc,etc ....to
remove duplicates.

SELECT
DISTINCT phone,
company_name,
address,
state,
idc_desc_1,
street_number,
street_name,
street_xtra,
suburb,
postcode,
area_code,
ac_phone,
fax_area_code,
fax_phone,
fax_ac_phone,
latitude,
longitude
INTO export_temp
FROM export;

Thanks
Rudi