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Hollow commitments to action in the future are insufficient. Deferring difficult issues must not be tolerated. Our children and grandchildren expect us to speak and act decisively.
Jenny Shipley
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Jenny Shipley
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: February 4
Board Member
Former Prime Minister Of New Zealand
Politician
Maruawai
Jennifer Mary Shipley
Dame Jennifer Mary Shipley
Jennifer Mary Robson
Dame Jenny Shipley
Dame Jennifer Shipley
Jennifer Robson
Jenny Robson
Jennifer Shipley
The Honourable Jennifer Mary Shipley
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