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The economic times we are facing... are arguably the worst they've been in 60 years. And I think it's going to be more profound and long-lasting than people thought.

Alistair Darling

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Alistair Darling
Age: 70
Born: 1953
Born: November 28
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Alistair Maclean Darling
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Baron Darling of Roulanish
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