We will act to build a better world. We always have, we always will. We will act to lend a helping hand, not just here but wherever we humanly can.

I think that people should come to Australia through the front door, not through the back door. If people want a migration outcome, they should go through the migration channels.

I would not want to see any relaxation of the law prohibiting human cloning.

Abortion is the easy way out. It’s hardly surprising that people should choose the most convenient exit from awkward situations.

We accept that sometimes in difficult circumstances, difficult things happen.

Jesus knew that there was a place for everything and it’s not necessarily everyone’s place to come to Australia.

No one, however smart, however well-educated, however experienced, is the suppository of all wisdom.

We just can’t stop people from being homeless if that’s their choice.

I'm focused on doing the job the treasurer should do.I don't respond to gossip.

Aboriginal people have much to celebrate in this country's British heritage

The last thing Australia needs right now is instability and uncertainty.

Well why not a technology of joy, of happiness?

People who pierce the veil of money rarely return with their faculties altogether intact.

A lot of people have high expectations. I'm just going to do the best I can.

One learns to itch where one can scratch.

If you can measure success in this business based on happiness alone I feel like I've hit the lottery.

My goal is to be a contributor and to encourage others as they realize their dreams.

If you want to be friendly with puppies and everyone else because they're so cute, you better be nice to your owners.

I hope that through my example, such as my role on 'The West Wing,' I can help change attitudes on deafness and prove we can really do everything... except hear.

Till our King Henry had shook hands with Death.