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

I think the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources is an outstanding representative of the interests of industry and the government. He is widely respected and admired within the resources sector because he understands the importance of that sector. I certainly do not intend to repudiate him; he is a wonderful colleague and he will continue to be a very active member of my government.

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