“And as I leave the second most important job I could ever hold, I cherish even more the first – as a husband and father.”

—  Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown's Last official words as Prime Minister http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/may/11/gordon-brown-resignation-speech
Speech for a , 17 September 2014
Prime Minister
Context: Above all, I want to thank Sarah for her unwavering support as well as her love, and for her own service to our country. I thank my sons John and Fraser for the love and joy they bring to our lives. And as I leave the second most important job I could ever hold, I cherish even more the first – as a husband and father. Thank you and goodbye.

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