Top 17 Quotes by John Hewson

I never wanted to separate from either wife. It was accumulated stress. We had virtually no time to ourselves. After politics we were both working very hard to establish new careers.

I'm not tied to any particular political line.

To send our troops, our ships, our planes to this war is ridiculous.

I was just absolutely exhausted. The media said I've been treated for a nervous breakdown. All that stuff I just took as people taking the opportunity when you're down to give you a kick.

I was not a politician.

The only person you resent is yourself.

I've been arguing this for months. This is not our war. This is not a war we should be in. Australia's better spending its time negotiating with North Korea.

The reality is, it will be a significant conflict going for many, many months, if not longer. Saddam Hussein is not a fool. He hasn't been sitting there waiting to get shot for 13 years.

Silence is best.

I think the Prime Minister has embarked on a journey and he has no idea where he's taking us.