Hughes' Final Speech to Parliament
Mr Speaker, Members of Parliament, and Senators,
Thia morning, I tendered my resignation as Prime Minister of this country.
I saw my task as to bring Australia through the crisis of possible invasion, and rally our nation. With the signing of the Treaty of Canberra, my task is complete. Our country has survived a great national crisis, and can now begin focusing on the reconstruction of our ports, and preparation for events elsewhere in the world.
The last war saw me make many decisions that I now regret. I can only hope that I have repaid for those mistakes.
I would like to thank my colleagues on all parties. Mr Page, your service to this nation as Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister will not be forgotten, and neither will the support of the Country Party. Mr Beazley, the support of yourself and the Labor Party has been beyond exemplary; you could have used this yo seize political power for yourself, but you put your nation first.
Above all, i thank my UAP colleagues for their support in this. You have been truly the best people i have worked with in my life.
I must say gentlemen, i very much look forward to sitting on my porch with a cup of tea and watching the sun go down. Thank you