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Don Brash National Party Leader

5 October 2005

Brash pays tribute to Hon John Falloon

National Party Leader Don Brash today paid tribute to the Hon John Falloon, a man who made "a tremendous contribution to the development of the New Zealand economy".

"Mr Falloon had a remarkable career in politics, spanning almost 20 years and covering a range of portfolio areas."

He held portfolios under both Rob Muldoon and Jim Bolger, and was Minister of Agriculture from 1990 to 1996.

"On behalf of the National Party, I extend my heartfelt sympathies to Mr Falloon's wife, Philippa, his children and extended family," says Dr Brash.

ENDS

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