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“My father had the same name as me but he was known as Alec. He was a member of the House of Representatives.”

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Alexander Downer

Alexander Downer is a former member of the Australian Parliament, born on September 9, 1951. He has been active in Australian politics for many years and served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, having a significant impact on domestic and foreign policies. more

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