Political Quote of the Day

From Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, during a speech to Congress (h/t Andrew Malcolm):

In 1942, John Curtin – my predecessor, my country’s great wartime leader – looked to America. I still do.

This year you have marked the centenary of President Reagan’s birth. He remains a great symbol of American optimism. The only greater symbol of American optimism is America itself.

The eyes of the world are still upon you. Your city on a hill cannot be hidden. Your brave and free people have made you the masters of recovery and reinvention.

As I stand in this cradle of democracy I see a nation that has changed the world and known remarkable days. I firmly believe you are the same people who amazed me when I was a small girl by landing on the moon. On that great day I believed Americans could do anything.

I believe that still.

You can do anything today.

I wonder how many Americans believe that today?

Glad you're on our side, mate!  The entire speech can be found at Top of the Ticket.