Canberra - Labour politician and former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd said goodbye to his colleagues in parliament . To
his colleagues in the House of Representatives Australia , Wednesday
afternoon , 13 November 2013 , Rudd stated that he would officially
withdraw starts this weekend .
" I take this decision is not easy , especially considering my great love for the community that I represent in this place in the last 15 years , " said Rudd .
MPs from Queensland 's claims to have had the honor to serve the country as prime minister , and a great honor to again be the leader of the Labour Party until the general election last September .
" My family has given everything to me in public life , and for the nation . Now it's time I gave something back to them , " Rudd said , while fighting back tears . " It is the soul of our search results as a family for the last few months . "
Rudd said , after no longer active in politics in the country , he plans to establish a foundation and continue its long-standing interest in issues of international relations . " I intend to be active in the international community in the field where I can give a real contribution to peace and stability , global economic governance , and sustainable development , including climate change . "
A very touching speech was applauded by his colleagues . Fellow Labour MPs lined up to greet the former prime minister during the two periods . A number of senior figures from the coalition of the Liberal Party and the National Party gave a speech to give appreciation .
Men born 21 September 1957 it became prime minister twice, in 2007-2010 and 2013 . For the second period , the Labor Party leader Julia Gillard replacing . In last September's general election , his party was defeated by the Liberal - National coalition led by Tony Abbott .
" I take this decision is not easy , especially considering my great love for the community that I represent in this place in the last 15 years , " said Rudd .
MPs from Queensland 's claims to have had the honor to serve the country as prime minister , and a great honor to again be the leader of the Labour Party until the general election last September .
" My family has given everything to me in public life , and for the nation . Now it's time I gave something back to them , " Rudd said , while fighting back tears . " It is the soul of our search results as a family for the last few months . "
Rudd said , after no longer active in politics in the country , he plans to establish a foundation and continue its long-standing interest in issues of international relations . " I intend to be active in the international community in the field where I can give a real contribution to peace and stability , global economic governance , and sustainable development , including climate change . "
A very touching speech was applauded by his colleagues . Fellow Labour MPs lined up to greet the former prime minister during the two periods . A number of senior figures from the coalition of the Liberal Party and the National Party gave a speech to give appreciation .
Men born 21 September 1957 it became prime minister twice, in 2007-2010 and 2013 . For the second period , the Labor Party leader Julia Gillard replacing . In last September's general election , his party was defeated by the Liberal - National coalition led by Tony Abbott .
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