Britain can be proud of its response to the tsunami appeal.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that Britain, the country where Gordon Brown is from, should feel good about how it responded to the request for help after a huge, destructive wave called a tsunami hit some places far away. The people of Britain donated money and resources to help those affected by the tsunami, and this made Britain a country that could be proud of its actions.
About Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 to 2010. He previously served as Chancellor of the Exchequer under Tony Blair from 1997 to 2007 and had a significant impact on the British economy during his tenure.
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