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He reveals that he has been a poor politician, a bad judge and a malevolent individual.
Gough Whitlam
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Gough Whitlam
Age: 98 †
Born: 1916
Born: July 11
Died: 2014
Died: October 21
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Former Prime Minister Of Australia
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Edward Gough Whitlam
E. G. Whitlam
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It is the first time the burglar has been appointed as caretaker.
Gough Whitlam
Conscription is an impediment to achieving the forces Australia needs. It is an alibi for failing to give proper conditions to regular soldiers. We will abolish conscription forthwith. By abolishing it, Australia will achieve a better army, a better-paid army - and a better, united society.
Gough Whitlam
Poverty is a national waste as well as individual waste. We are all diminished when any of us are denied proper education. The nation is the poorer - a poorer economy, a poorer civilization, because of this human and national waste.
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I'm the only P.M. of which that can be said - 'His legislation was never declared invalid in the High Court.'
Gough Whitlam
I've never said I'm immortal. I do believe in correct language. I'm eternal I'm not immortal.
Gough Whitlam
She was a remarkable person and the love of my life. We were married for almost 70 years. She encouraged and sustained me and our four children, their families and many other people in a life full of engagement with Australians from all walks of life.
Gough Whitlam
Vincent Lingiari, I solemnly hand to you these deeds as proof, in Australian law, that these lands belong to the Gurindji people and I put into your hands this piece of the earth itself as a sign that we restore them to you and your children forever.
Gough Whitlam
A conservative government survives essentially by dampening expectations and subduing hopes. Conservatism is basically pessimistic, reformism is basically optimistic.
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Maintain your rage and enthusiasm for the campaign for the election now to be held and until polling day.
Gough Whitlam