When the Berlin Wall came down the Americans cried, 'Victory,' and walked off the field.

Well, Australians should speak for the national interests of Australia, and whatever role former Australian prime ministers may have, one of the things you do is speak frankly about the country as you see the country's best interests, you know?

You see, before I became prime minister, the Australian prime minister only attended ever two meetings in the world: the British Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and the South Pacific Forum.

In the end, the key ingredient for public life is imagination. You imagine something better, you try to bring the people with you.

One tires of combat, although I can still throw a punch, you know.

I think Australia has to be a country which has the 'Welcome' sign out.

When the Berlin Wall came down the Americans cried, 'Victory,' and walked off the field.