Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I believe there are two sides to this debate, maybe even three, but let us have a debate on the facts. If people have a view of the world that is different from mine, in this democracy they are entitled to articulate that view and seek support for it. However, let us at least have enough respect for our people to say what is not in the treaty and not talk about what is not in it.

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