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Quote by John Key
The fundamental difference between us and the opposition is that we are about doing things, and they are about stopping things.
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The speaker presents a sharp contrast between two sides: “we” are defined by taking action and getting things done, while “the opposition” is defined by preventing action. The wording frames disagreement as a difference in purpose, not merely opinion. It also uses a broad “fundamental difference” to make this contrast sound central and decisive.
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- Beehive.govt.nz — New Zealand Government
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- Official Statement
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