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“OPTIMISM, enthusiasm, confidence against fear, prejudice, conformity - that is his enduring message to the men and women of Australia. Never more than now.”

Quote by Graham Freudenberg

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Graham Freudenberg

Graham Freudenberg (born 1934) is a renowned Australian speechwriter, often hailed as one of the greatest in the country's history. He served several Australian Prime Ministers and Labor Party leaders, including Gough Whitlam, Bob Hawke, and Paul Keating. His career spanned decades, marked by sharp writing and deep understanding of political language. Freudenberg's speeches shaped Australian political discourse and influenced public perception of key events. Known for emotional depth and logical rigor, his works are considered classics in Australian political history. more

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