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“Hopefully that will be seen as a response, a leadership responding to an issue and therefore one's authority, while it's not as high if you didn't have the problem, it does mean that people say 'well he used his authority to come up with a solution in double-quick time that met with broader public acceptance.'”

Quote by Brian Cowen

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Brian Cowen is an Irish politician who served as the Taoiseach of Ireland. Born on January 10, 1960, he has been a prominent figure in Irish politics, holding several key positions over the years. more

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