Community care is a fundamental, an essential, an enduring part of our aged care system.

And I believe that the best buy in public health today must be a combination of regular physical exercise and a healthy diet.

We are increasingly recognising and accepting, respecting and celebrating, our cultural diversity.

At the last census it indicated that about 22 per cent of Australians were born overseas.

Advances in science and medical research and public health policies have meant that life expectancy for Australians is one of the highest in the world.

The message from the United States and Europe is that governments must live within their means.

Today it has been estimated that the average 70 year old has four chronic conditions and consumes an average of 35 PBS scripts per year for those conditions.

Prevention is one of the few known ways to reduce demand for health and aged care services.

Synergy and serendipity often play a big part in medical and scientific advances.

The strongest initiative that government can take to ensure Australia is prepared for population ageing, is to maintain a strong economy, and a secure nation.

The Gillard government must give up its addiction to wasteful spending borrowing and taxing.

I never knew any man in my life who could not bear another's misfortunes perfectly like a Christian.

According to some reports coming out of Washington today, President Obama said Kanye West is a 'jackass.' Not since 'yes, we can' has Obama found a slogan so many Americans can get behind.

If you want to be true to life, start lying about it

Art is a little bit larger than life - it's an exhalation of life and I think you probably need a little touch of madness.

I want to pave my own path artistically.

This president [Barack Obama] is undermining our military. This president is more interested in funding Planned Parenthood than in funding the military.

Hatin' and I know they got a reason why. I ain't gotta wonder if I wanna lease or buy.

He confesses his crime who flees the tribunal.

He lives well who lives retired, and keeps His wants within the limits of his means.

The bloom of Monticello is chilled by my solitude.