I think the rise of China is one of the great events of all economic and human history, and I think this will be overwhelmingly a positive thing for the region and the world. Paul Keating chinaeconomicevent Change image and share on social
One tires of combat, although I can still throw a punch, you know. Paul Keating combatpunchthrow Change image and share on social
Politicians come in three varieties: straight men, fixers, and maddies. Paul Keating fixermaddyman Change image and share on social
I think Australia has to be a country which has the 'Welcome' sign out. Paul Keating australiacountrysign Change image and share on social
I used to say in the cabinet room, 'confidence is not like a can of Popeye spinach - you can't take the top off and swallow it down.' You know, confidence has to be earned. Paul Keating cabinetconfidenceearn Change image and share on social
The United States being in Asia is unambiguously a good thing for the region. Paul Keating asiagoodregion Change image and share on social
You see, psychologically, Australia must understand it has to live in the region around it. Australia must find its security in Asia; it cannot find its security from Asia. Paul Keating asiaaustraliafind Change image and share on social
You get one chance to do something about native title. You get perhaps one chance in your life to do something about a republic. You get one chance, your chance, to build a piece of the political architecture in the Pacific. I wasn't going to give those up. Paul Keating architecturebuildchance share on social
When the Berlin Wall came down the Americans cried, 'Victory,' and walked off the field. Paul Keating americanberlincry Change image and share on social
In the end, rational policy is always good. Paul Keating endgoodpolicy Change image and share on social
