Brian Cowen responding to Martin McGuinness stating "We'll have to consult the [IRA] army council on this" to certain proposals made during the peace talks concerning Northern Ireland.
• McCarthy, Justine (28 October 2007), Cowen: The Anointed One, work: Sunday Tribune, retrieved: 2008-05-07
• McCarthy, Justine (28 October 2007), Cowen: The Anointed One, work: Sunday Tribune, retrieved: 2008-05-07
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Yeah, well, there's a mirror in the toilet if you want to go in there and talk to them.
— Brian Cowen
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• McCarthy, Justine (28 October 2007), Cowen: The Anointed One, work: Sunday Tribune, retrieved: 2008-05-07" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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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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