David Cameron speech to the Conservative Party Conference 2009

The speaker acknowledges current societal and political challenges, such as debt and disenchantment, but emphasizes a positive vision for the future. Winning the upcoming election will be tough, requiring public spending cuts and confronting irresponsibility. Reforming bureaucracy is essential, and while tests lie ahead, both the speaker and the British people are ready. Despite the steep climb, the future holds promise and success.

What are some of the issues the speaker mentions as part of the current negative state of affairs?

• Economic growth and stability

• Massive debt and social breakdown

• Technological advancements

• Cultural enrichment

What does the speaker suggest will be necessary if they win the upcoming election?

• Increasing public spending

• Cutbacks in public spending

• Maintaining the status quo

• Expanding government programs

What cultural issue does the speaker believe needs to be addressed?

• A culture of innovation

• A culture of irresponsibility

• A culture of diversity

• A culture of tradition

What does the speaker propose to do with the existing government bureaucracy?

• Ignore it

• Dismantle it

• Preserve it

• Expand it

How does the speaker feel about the challenges ahead?

• Indifferent and neutral

• Fearful and anxious

• Optimistic and ready

• Pessimistic and doubtful