Imagine if our politicians had Bob Geldof’s unwavering focus

By Ronan Mullen YOU have to hand it to Bob Geldof.

Imagine if our politicians had Bob Geldof’s unwavering focus
Wed, 04 Jun, 2003 - 01:00
Ronan Mullen

He cares. Back in Ethiopia last week for the first time since his Live Aid epic in 1985, his passion for Africa is greater than ever.

Unlike the carefully scripted words of the G8 leaders in Evian, Geldof opted for the módh díreach.

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