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The "I love you, Mr Lange" moment.
Part one of three from this televised debate.
Part two of three from this televised debate.
Part three of three from this televised debate.
The credits for this televised debate.
The "I love you, Mr Lange" moment.
The "I love you, Mr Lange" moment.
Part one of three from this televised debate.
Part one of three from this televised debate.
Part two of three from this televised debate.
Part two of three from this televised debate.
Part three of three from this televised debate.
Part three of three from this televised debate.
The credits for this televised debate.
The credits for this televised debate.
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A heart as big as the man.
I can imagine John Key yelling "Show me the money!" at Lange.
And Lange leaning in and responding with "And I'm going to show it to you if you hold your breath just for a moment ... I can smell the money on your breath!"