We are looking at what more we can do. As well as a strong security response we need a strong humanitarian one.

We cannot suffer a person by his affidavit to arraign the whole justice of the country and its administration.

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

In the era of mobile phones and emails, you're no more out of the loop in China than you are in Sydney.

I'm not saying that people on welfare don't contribute in their own way, but as many as possible should be encouraged to be economically active as well as socially and culturally active.

To be sociable, I puffed on a marijuana cigarette, but I didn't inhale...I just hate the idea of drawing smoke into my lungs.

I'm confident that there are plenty of people who have the strength of character and the presence of mind to warn me of difficulties and alert me to opportunities.