Je veux rendre hommage tout d'abord à l'Irlandaise qui est mon épouse depuis 22 ans, Mary Alice, et dont la contribution, comme celle de beaucoup d'autres épouses et mères de famille dévouées, est souvent tenue pour acquise.
I would like first to pay tribute to my Irish wife of 22 years, Mary Alice, whose contributions like so many housewives and dedicated mothers are often taken for granted. She has dedicated herself unselfishly to our family and without her devotion I would not have the honour of serving in this House today.