dear colleague

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Democracy, dear colleagues, is a precondition for peace.
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So, my dear colleagues, let us learn lessons from these examples from the past.
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Consequently, my dear colleagues, let us not be either naive or hypocritical.
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So, dear colleagues, we have had the right idea for many years now.
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My dear colleagues, we are not reopening the debate, things must be clear.
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So, groups are only there to assist the sharing out of funding and staff, my dear colleagues.
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But if you think you can turn them around, dear colleagues, be my guests.
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Yes, dear colleagues, we are sinning by indifference.
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Dear colleagues, we will vote today on this very important issue.
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Dear colleagues, our history is your history too.
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Dear colleagues, these discussions last from 15.00 to 20.00, which is five hours.
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The stakes are high, dear colleagues.
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Dear colleagues, parents and grandparents, please now listen to your hearts.
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Dear colleagues, let us not only show solidarity when we vote for the resolution but also when we vote for the budget here tomorrow.
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