If the American global strategy is dependent on the ability of nuclear ships to come to New Zealand, then God defend the world.

— David Lange Source: Heinemann Dictionary of New Zealand Quotations (1988)

Notes from Wikiquote

Referring to American nuclear policy, alluding to New Zealand's national anthem, God Defend New Zealand.

Source: Heinemann Dictionary of New Zealand Quotations (1988)

Source: A Dictionary of New Zealand Political Quotations (2000)

Source: Heinemann Dictionary of New Zealand Quotations (1988)

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