“While frenetic activity, in the end suiting journos; running at the behest of little press secretaries does not pay off”

—  Paul Keating

Referring to Kevin Rudd's first eight months, 7.30 Report, August 6, 2008. 7.30 Report Interview http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2008/s2326431.htm

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Australian politician, 24th Prime Minister of Australia 1944

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