新西兰前财长Robertson发表告别演说 多次哽咽

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  周三（3月20日）下午，新西兰前副总理、前财长Grant Robertson在国会发表告别演说，在演讲的最后阶段，他呼吁政治家们给新西兰人带来希望，让他们看到更美好的明天，让每个人都实现自己的梦想。

Grant Robertson在新西兰国会发表告别政坛演说。Photo / Mark Mitchell

“以这种方式，Robertson结束了一场细致、幽默和情感丰富的演讲，他对家人和朋友含泪致谢，对财富税热情支持，顺带对现政府的嘲讽。”新西兰先驱报如此总结，“他曾将新政府描述为‘愚蠢的车队’。”

在演讲接近尾声时，这位前惠灵顿中区议员特别向影响自己一生的女性致敬。他提到了他的母亲，声音有些哽咽，不过不失幽默地说，现在每周的家庭聚会“可以抱怨（新西兰）政府了”。

Grant Robertson在新西兰国会。Photo / Mark Mitchell

他赞扬的其他女性包括：前惠灵顿中区议员Marian Hobbs，称她为“工党运动的力量之塔”；前工党总理Helen Clark，称她在新西兰政坛取得了“非凡的”进步；并特别向好友、前总理Jacinda Ardern致敬。他说，与Ardern一起工作是他“最大的快乐和荣幸”，新西兰人不明白，有Ardern带领他们度过了冠病大流行和基督城恐袭等重大事件，他们是多么幸运。

“我非常荣幸能与你一起（为新西兰人民）服务，我的朋友。”他谈到Ardern时说道。

他在演讲中重点提到疫情政策，包括政府通过迅速实施工资补贴计划避免13.5%的失业率和大规模企业倒闭，该计划最终支付了190亿纽币并保护了180万个就业岗位。

Robertson称，拯救的生命才是唯一“重要的数字”。

“就这一标准而言，新西兰遥遥领先于其他国家。”

Grant Robertson在新西兰国会。Photo / Mark Mitchell

同时，他对政府紧缩开支表示遗憾，称任何低于GDP30%的支出都是“紧缩”，拨款不足导致公共问题频发。

另一个绕不开的话题是LGBTQ权利。作为一名公开的同性恋者，Robertson说他最自豪的演讲之一是倡导婚姻平等立法的演讲。

“我们必须支持人们过上他们想要的生活。”他说。

在整个演讲过程中，Robertson多次哽咽——尤其在向某些人致敬时。

当他谈到他25年的伴侣Alf时，他再次哽咽，认为Alf对政治非常厌恶。

“每天更加爱你。”他说到。

(转自天维网)

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Grant Robertson's farewell speech in the New Zealand Parliament was indeed emotional, with him choking up multiple times. It is clear that he deeply values the contributions of those who have influenced his life, especially the women who have played significant roles. His acknowledgment of his mother and partner, Alf, shows the personal side of a seasoned politician who has been dedicated to serving the people of New Zealand.

His reflections on the government's responses to the pandemic, including the successful wage subsidy program, demonstrate his commitment to protecting jobs and saving lives. It is evident that he takes pride in the progress made in areas such as LGBTQ rights, advocating for equal marriage legislation. Robertson's emotional moments during the speech highlight his sincerity and passion for the causes he believes in.

As a New Zealander, I appreciate Grant Robertson's service to the country and his dedication to making New Zealand a better place for all its citizens. His emotional farewell speech reflects the impact he has had on politics and society, leaving a lasting legacy in the hearts of many.

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