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We are looking at what more we can do. As well as a strong security response we need a strong humanitarian one.

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Tony Abbott
Age: 66
Born: 1957
Born: November 4
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Prime Minister Of Australia
Anthony John Abbott
Anthony John Tony Abbott
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There's always a lot happening. I mean, that's the thing about politics: it's just one damn thing after another!
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A government that understands the limits of power as well as its potential.
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No cuts to health , no cuts to education, no cuts to pensions.
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I have close family members as well as lots of close friends who are gay. Many of them strongly support gay marriage.
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