Brown Announces Candidacy: "I Want To Lead A Government Humble Enough To Know Its Place"

D'ARCY DORAN
AP
Posted May 11, 2007 10:28 AM

Gordon Brown launched his campaign to become Britain's next prime minister on Friday, pledging to learn from the mistakes of the Iraq war while honoring "our obligations to the Iraqi people." Brown, who faces no serious opposition after waiting more than a decade for his chance to lead the country, said there needed to be a stronger emphasis on political reconciliation and economic development in Iraq.

"And obviously we've got to more to win the battle of hearts and minds against al-Qaida terrorism."

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