Brian Cowen to Mary Coughlan in the Dáil on 21 May 2008.
• (21 May 2008), Cowen apology after use of f-word, work: RTÉ News, retrieved: 2008-05-21
• (24 May 2008), The day Cowen will never be allowed to f-f-forget..., work: Irish Independent
• (21 May 2008), Cowen apology after use of f-word, work: RTÉ News, retrieved: 2008-05-21
• (24 May 2008), The day Cowen will never be allowed to f-f-forget..., work: Irish Independent
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We need to get a handle on this, will you ring those fuckers.
— Brian Cowen
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "We need to get a handle on this, will you ring those fuckers." in the context of "Brian Cowen to Mary Coughlan in the Dáil on 21 May 2008.
• (21 May 2008), Cowen apology after use of f-word, work: RTÉ News, retrieved: 2008-05-21
• (24 May 2008), The day Cowen will never be allowed to f-f-forget..., work: Irish Independent" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Brian Cowen" (Quotes, 2008)
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About Brian Cowen
Brian Cowen (born 10 January 1960) is an Irish politician who served as Taoiseach from 7 May 2008 until his retirement on 9 March 2011.
About Brian Cowen
Brian Cowen (born 10 January 1960) is an Irish politician who served as Taoiseach from 7 May 2008 until his retirement on 9 March 2011.
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