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Alexander Downer

Ending on a Downer

Friday, 11 July 2008 3:21

Alexander Downer has announced his retirement after 25 years in Parliament.

The former Foreign Minister said he left with no regrets, which sits comfortably with his record of no achievements and no friends.
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