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In the end, there will always be a fundamental difference of perspective between New Zealand and Australia on defense, whoever is in government.
Helen Clark
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Helen Clark
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: February 26
Former Prime Minister Of New Zealand
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Helen Elizabeth Clark
The Right Honourable Helen Elizabeth Clark
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