I want to be a very good friend to Indonesia, but there are some things which are non-negotiable. Border protection is just non-negotiable. Maintaining a strong security network is just non-negotiable. I think the Indonesians understand that.

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.

If we boost productivity, we can improve economic growth.

When politicians complain about the media, it strikes me as resembling footballers complaining about the umpire.

I'm not running for canonisation.

There is one fundamental message that we want to go out from this place to every nook and cranny of our country: There should be no new tax collection without an election.

If you don't want to work weekends, don't.