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澳前总理凯文·拉德退出政界 Former Australian leader Kevin Rudd has announced his retirement from politics. 澳大利亚前总理凯文·拉德宣布退出政界。 ? In an emotional speech, the former Labor Party leader said he had not arrived at the decision lightly.? ? But Mr Rudd, who served as prime minister twice, attributed the decision to his family and said it had been an honour to lead the nation.? ? Mr Rudd led Labor into the 7 September general election which saw the Liberal-National coalition of Tony Abbott elected.? ? In a speech to parliament on Wednesday night, Mr Rudd said his decision had been the product of much soul-searching with his family over the last few months. ? But for me, my family is everything, always has been, always will be, which is why I will not be continuing as a member of this parliament beyond this week, he said. ? Mr Rudd, 56, also wished Mr Abbott well, saying that being prime minister was the hardest job in the land. ? He added that despite hurtful statements that had been made, he bore no-one any malice（恶意）. Life is far too short for that, Mr Rudd said. ? Mr Rudd said his future plans included establishing a national apology foundation, in connection with his apology to indigenous Australians, which he said was one of his biggest achievements as prime minister. ? He also said he intended to remain active in the international community, in areas that included global economic governance, China and climate change.? ? He ended his speech by saying: On this final occasion in the parliament and as is now officially recorded in the classics for occasions such as this, it really is time for me to zip.