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We have already provided a strong humanitarian response to the problems in the Middle East and that response will be stronger within coming days.

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Tony Abbott
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: November 4
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Prime Minister Of Australia
Anthony John Abbott
Anthony John Tony Abbott
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