Our military forces are an arm of government, just like the Department of Social Welfare, although probably less able to inflict widespread harm. - David Lange

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Our military forces are an arm of government, just like the Department of Social Welfare, although probably less able to inflict widespread harm.

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About David Lange

David Lange (4 August 1942 – 13 August 2005) served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. He headed New Zealand's fourth Labour Government, one of the most reforming administrations in his country's history, alongside Roger Douglas and Richard Prebble. Lange was renowned for a cutting wit and eloquence. His government implemented far-reaching free market reforms, some of which he later came to oppose and regret. Perhaps his most lasting legacy is New Zealand's Nuclear Free Legislation, which for many symbolised a moral, independent, powerful identity for New Zealand.

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Alternative Names: David Russell Lange
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