John Howard (Bennelong, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I have to confess a failing. I do not have the memory and mental capacity of the member for Griffith. I really do not. I do not carry—and this is a failing of mine; I know it must disappoint the member for Griffith—around in my head a photographic reproduction of every document I have read, so I beg the forgiveness of the member for Griffith. I regret that I fall short of his high standards. I will take the question on notice, and I will endeavour, however inadequately, to answer it as soon as possible.

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