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Originally Posted by Pierre

Not sure I remember “sunlit uplands” being promised.

I recall OB repeating it ad infinitum so it was probably on a briefing note from central office.

Edit: A quick Google found the Minister for The 18th. Century said it at the dispatch box. And here's a clip of him saying it https://youtu.be/OlR1R_vxBB8.

Hope that helps.