Quote by Malcolm Turnbull

I will go to the next election saying to Australians, vote for me, vote for the Liberal Party, and I will become your PM. So I'm offering myself as the alternative PM - that's one way people describe the Leader of the Opposition - but I'm not in politics for myself to realize a personal ambition.

I will go to the next election saying to Australians, vote f

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In this quote, the speaker, as a member of the Liberal Party, expresses their intention to run for the position of Prime Minister by appealing to Australians to vote for them. While acknowledging their role as the Leader of the Opposition, they emphasize that their focus lies beyond personal ambition. Instead, they aim to serve the country and its people, suggesting that their motivation for being involved in politics is driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact as a potential Prime Minister.

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