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Quotations

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has quit and not for the usual reasons of scandal or the all-purpose excuse “to spend more time with my family.” In a burst of honesty worthy of emulation by other leaders, Ms. Ardern has resigned because she says she has “nothing left in the tank.”

Jacinda Ardern's surprise resignation: It's refreshing when a politician knows when to quit →

Ardern shocked the nation of 5 million people Thursday when she announced she was resigning after five-and-a-half years in the top role.

Chris Hipkins to be New Zealand's next prime minister, replacing Jacinda Ardern →

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