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Address In Reply – Nine Leaders Nine Speeches

By: The Scoop Editor
Published: Wed 2 Feb 2005 05:07 PM
The State Of The Nation – Nine Leaders, Nine Speeches


















Click On The Images To Read Each Party Leader's Speech
The PM's Address - "2005 began with the international response to the catastrophe caused by the tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Worldwide, hearts were touched by the appalling death toll, the plight of the survivors, and the sight of the devastated communities." See...Rt. Hon Helen Clark - Statement to Parliament
The Party Leaders' Replies
- National - Brash - Speech: Address-In-Reply
- NZ First - Rt Hon Winston Peters - Speech In Reply
- ACT - Rodney Hide replies to PM's address to Parliament
- Greens - Fitzsimons: Why the country needs the Greens & Rod Donald: Ready to work with Labour
- United Future NZ - Dunne: Statement in reply - February 1 2005
- Progressive Party - Anderton: The time for Social Justice is now
- Maori Party - Turia: Speech Opening of Parliament 2005
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