"When the moon comes up, I go down For the first time There's a garden deep, deep in my heart But it's blossomed for the last time"

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I've come up through the ranks of this parliamentary party and let me tell you the principles that have guided me on that journey since my first election 25 years ago: Loyalty to the party, service to our country, and a determination to always do my best for the people. They are principles that still guide me.

— Brian Cowen