DAMIEN SMITH (ACT): Mr Speaker, it's an honour and privilege to rise today to deliver my maiden speech. Céad míle fáilte, which, for Hansard, in Celtic means "a hundred thousand welcomes". I welcome my dearest daughter Alexis, and her mum Jo, from the mainland of New Zealand, and Rory, her friend. Thank you, Jo, for bringing me to this great country, giving me the greatest daughter a man could have—a scholar, an athlete, and a leader—and thanks for being a great mum to her. I also with Jo experienced the benefit of getting the great New Zealand passport, a privilege for this immigrant. These gifts have led me to be able to participate fully in this great democracy, the 53rd New Zealand Parliament, and the principles of liberalism. We believe in the liberty and freedom of New Zealanders and their prosperity. Also, thank you to my dearest friends and supporters who've come here today and are watching on TV, and to the ACT president, Tim Jago, the board, my fellow caucus members, our leaders and the management of the party, and Sir Roger Douglas. 