Following is the full text of Prime Minister Patrick Manning’s address to the nation on Thursday 20, 2008

My fellow citizens,

I consider it most important that I address you at this time.

Before however dealing with my main purpose this evening, let me give you the assurance that the government continues to do its utmost to alleviate the plight of all those who have been adversely affected by the recent flooding.
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