Harold Edward Holt

“We have a firm and continuing commitment in Vietnam. We are there because we believe in the preservation of the independence of South Vietnam.”

“We have a deep and abiding friendship with the people of the United States.”

“Gentlemen, I'm going for a swim. I know this beach like the back of my hand.”

“All the way with LBJ.”

“I want to have a vibrant, forward-looking, and developing country, and so I want a lot more people to come here.”

“This is a moment of history. The decision that the Australian people have made today is one that will be welcomed throughout the free world.”

“I am an Australian and I am proud of it. I want to see this country grow and prosper.”

“We decided to increase the size of the Australian force in Vietnam to a brigade group of about 4,500 men.”

“We seek the establishment of a just and lasting peace, not a peace which is merely a breathing space between one conflict and another.”

“There is a good deal of watery sentimentality about the Aboriginals.”