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.

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.

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.

I mentally shake hands with you for your answer, despite its inaccuracy." Mr. Rochester

People in blind love throw away common sense, conscience and comedy from the life.

But Froi looked around with wonder. As if he had never seen the world from up so high before.

I have tried to be righteous all my life. Yet I have never been content.

I would sit and talk to any president who wishes to talk to me, but I'm not anxious to rule it in.

Action is redemption.

The scaffolding must be removed once the house is built.

Like the railroads that brought us together in the 19th century, these trails will bring us together in the 20th and 21st centuries. (at launch of the National Millennium Trails Program, 1999)

when men don't like another man everyone assumes he's no good and that the men know what they are talking about, yet when women dislike another woman people just think they're being catty.

Balance is balancing.