Describing Robert Bunsen:As an investigator he was great, as a teacher he was greater, as a man and friend he was greatest.

Where they burn books, at the end they also burn people

When I am not king, then THE Kingdom has its best chance of breaking through.

The single biggest surprise about arriving to the Senate is the defeatist attitude here.

I am a teacher born and bred, and I believe in the advocacy of teachers. It's a calling. We want our students to feel impassioned and empowered.

My time is now.

My fundamental interests are to preserve the good name and standing of this Australian Labor Party and to act in the national interest on behalf of the Australian Government.

I love comedy, because I like making fun of things even though they are dramatic.

Pol Pot will surrender, be captured or commit suicide.

Nothing beats performing live. For me, there's nothing better.

I like going to rifle and pistol clubs and joining them in target shooting. I also share the same respect for individual initiative and love of family.