If I had terminal cancer, I had a few weeks to live, I was in tremendous amount of pain - if they just effectively wanted to turn off the switch and legalise that by legalising euthanasia, I'd want that. John Key amountcancereffectively share on social
I always had a long-term view of going into politics, so I suppose I was always careful. I mean, I got offered all these rinky dink tax deals, but I always paid my taxes. I am naturally quite conservative. John Key carefulconservativedeal share on social
I was really fascinated by politics. It always has been part of my view that politics really is a calling or you wouldn't go into it, because it's demanding and potentially has a toll on you and your family. John Key calldemandfamily share on social
The world, whether we like it or not, will become more and more borderless. John Key borderlessworld Change image and share on social
We have been given the trust and goodwill of New Zealanders. I do not take that trust for granted, and I never will. John Key goodwillgranttrust Change image and share on social
Your personality as the prime minister feeds through to what you emphasise, and what you don't, how you'll handle a situation - whether you've got the combination of intelligence or instincts to adapt and to make good decisions. John Key adaptcombinationdecision share on social
I engage with a lot of journalists, some of them have history and some of them don't, that's not my concern. My concern is to make sure I represent the views I want to represent on those shows. John Key concernengagehistory Change image and share on social
I have quite a strong sense of wanting to sort of, wanting to help others. I'm not claiming I'm a saint, but I have a genuine, genuine belief in trying to help others. John Key beliefclaimgenuine Change image and share on social
Investment is crucial. Because the truth is, you only get jobs and growth in the economy when people invest money, at their own risk, in setting up a business or expanding an existing business. John Key businesscrucialeconomy Change image and share on social
I want to leave New Zealand in better shape than I found it. I know the job of prime minister is not forever and I'm going to do the best I can every day to make that difference. John Key daydifferencefind Change image and share on social