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Well, actually, Neil, let's be precise, it is all there on the record, but expect [it] to be misrepresented. I said, as Treasurer and deputy leader in a sense I lead, and I have to lead in relation to economic policy. That is what I said. I mean, you can't blame the journalist who wants to sell a newspaper for turning that round into a headline. What else would you expect me to do??

Peter Costello

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