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UK's Strongest Voice Against The War -- Robin Cook Dead at 59 | 13 comments (13 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)
Outstanding In Death (4.00 / 3)
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A Dutch saying: "Praised him into his grave". When you bestow a person with such high praise when he is deceased, why not have heeded his voice and warnings when he was alive?

BBC News - Obituary Robin Cooke

'Enormous contribution'

Prime Minister Tony Blair called him "an outstanding, extraordinary talent". And added: "This news will be received with immense sadness, not just in Britain but in many parts of the world. Robin was an outstanding, extraordinary talent - brilliant, incisive in debate, of incredible skill and persuasive power."

The Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, said: "This is truly sad and tragic news."

Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said: "I am devastated. My heart goes out to (his wife) Gaynor, his sons and his wider family." Jack Straw called Mr Cook: "The greatest Parliamentarian of his generation. I deeply mourn his loss. We have been good friends for nearly 30 years and that friendship survived our policy disagreements."

Mr Prescott said: "He made an enormous contribution to British politics, in opposition and in government."

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Amnesia and Gaza Genocide

by Oui on Sat Aug 6th, 2005 at 04:39:14 PM EST

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UK's Strongest Voice Against The War -- Robin Cook Dead at 59 | 13 comments (13 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)
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