I think for the most part people are proud of the bicultural foundation New Zealand is built on and the fact that we are a multicultural society.

Our opponents say more children are living in poverty than when we came into office. And that's probably right.

It would be stupid of me to rule out ever being the leader because that's an impossible thing to rule out. I can't predict future events.

New Zealand as a whole needs to save more, spend less and reduce our reliance on foreign debt.

We should always measure a government's environmental rhetoric against its environmental record

We have been given the trust and goodwill of New Zealanders. I do not take that trust for granted, and I never will.

I'm not claiming I'm a saint, but I have a genuine, genuine belief in trying to help others.

While his removal will not necessarily bring an immediate end to terrorist activity, I have absolutely no doubt that the world is a safer place without Osama Bin Laden.

Osama Bin Laden was responsible for the deaths of thousands of people, including New Zealanders, in several different parts of the world.

Investment is crucial. Because the truth is, you only get jobs and growth in the economy when people invest money, at their own risk, in setting up a business or expanding an existing business.

We live in a world where equality is pretty important.

Looks like my superpowers don’t come with automatic manicures, thank heaven. I hate long nails.

Don't underestimate the power of a guilty mind. Never underestimate self-shame and self-destruction.

You've got to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.

Music became a healer for me. And I learned to listen with all my being. I found that it could wipe away all the emotions of fear and confusion relating to my family.

Give me your trust and confidence, knowing that what I seek is for the good of Fiji, for the good of us all.

Well, I have my immortal soul. At least, I'm pretty sure I didn't misplace it somewhere along the way.

If you're not enjoying your work, you should either change your attitude, or change your job.

All life lessons are not learned at college,'she thought. Life teaches them everywhere.

For men may prove and use their friends, as the poet expresses it, usque ad aras, meaning that a friend should not be required to act contrary to the law of God.

Let's not just look at it as taking votes away from Gore. Our support comes from a lot of people.