"As a community we are living way beyond our means"
— Charles Haughey

January 1, 1970

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Taoiseach Charles Haughey remarking during a televised broadcast in 1980 about the current social situation in the Republic of Ireland. Seen as ironic by many commentators due to his private lifestyle, which was often seen as lavish and decadent.