#ex

I am determined to honour the confidence which has been extended to us by the people of our great land. And I say to all of those who have voted for us today, I say to each and every one of them that I will be a prime minister for all Australians. ↗

— Kevin Rudd

#australians #been #by the people #confidence #determined

If the states and territories do not sign up to fundamental reform, then my message is equally simple: we will take this reform plan to the people at the next election - along with a referendum by or at that same election to give the Australian Government all the power it needs to reform the health system. ↗

— Kevin Rudd

#australian #election #equally #fundamental #give

So in terms of the global economic footprint, let's just say China within the next decade and a bit is likely to emerge as the world's largest economy. Obviously its foreign policy and security policy footprint increases and that creates both challenges and opportunities for us all. ↗

— Kevin Rudd

#both #challenges #china #creates #decade

With the Australian Government paying more of the hospital bills, it will have the incentive to make sure people are treated through less expensive and more appropriate primary care services. ↗

— Kevin Rudd

#australian #bills #care #expensive #government

I was still young when I missed Beijing. I was favourite to win a medal but I knew I had time. My coach advised me to stay at school and finish my exams. Even if I had gone and won the Olympics, I might not have handled the pressure. So I moved on. ↗

— David Rudisha

#beijing #coach #even #exams #favourite

Races always are good to show where you are reaching in your training as well as to keep you sharpened. Every race, in my program, I put it in a special way like a ladder, climbing up slowly and slowly to the next one. I see where my training is, and that is like a test. ↗

— David Rudisha

#climbing #every #good #i #i see

Significant steps have been taken since 9-11 to protect out country here at home, but much remains to be done, Americans from across the political spectrum must come together to develop the next phase of our efforts to counter global terror. ↗

— Warren Rudman

#been #come #counter #country #develop

Men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage - they've experienced pain and bought jewelry. ↗

— Rita Rudner

#better #bought #ear #experienced #jewelry

I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewelry. ↗

— Rita Rudner

#bought #ear #experienced #i #i think

They usually have two tellers in my local bank, except when it's very busy, when they have one. ↗

— Rita Rudner

#busy #except #local #two #usually