Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I do not agree with Deputy Ó Caoláin's characterisation of the "No" campaign. It is not accurate to suggest that his view of events convinced everyone who voted "No". People voted "No" for many reasons. Some people were concerned about the doubts that were raised about various aspects of the treaty. It was claimed that certain things were in the treaty, but they were not in the treaty at all.

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