A Quote by Kevin Rudd

On Australia Day 2010, as we enter this second decade of the 21st century, Australians can be optimistic about our future, but we cannot afford to mistake optimism for complacency.

Kevin Rudd

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Kevin Rudd
Australian - Politician
Born: September 21, 1957

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