You know, I was a community activist, so I'm used to standing out in front of an elected official's office and protesting.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: October 3, 1953 |
I learned a lot from not having success, and realizing when you do have success, how hard it is to maintain it, and what you have to do to maintain it.
I want you to know what I have told Australia's Parliament in Canberra - what I told General Petraeus in Kabul - what I told President Obama in the Oval Office this week. Australia will stand firm with our ally the United States.

