The
Conservative Party of NZ wants to congratulate John Key,
firstly for the stable leadership he has given the country
over the past 8 years through some very difficult times, and
secondly for the courageous step he took in putting the
leadership of his family before the leadership of the
nation.
The toll the position of PM will have taken on his
family only he would appreciate, and we applaud him for
modelling to the nation the principle that there is nothing
as important as one’s family. We hope his example will
inspire families across New Zealand to reassess our own
priorities and invest in our families in new
ways.
“Strong families build strong nations,” says
Party Spokesman Leighton Baker, “and the recent report on
Child Abuse and Family Structure makes it clear that
families with committed monogamous marriages provide the
most positive results for society. But they do need
continual input and investment. Well done John Key, and all
the best for your most important roles as husband and
father.”
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