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
You know, in the WikiLeaks cables, the Chinese discovered that Kevin Rudd was urging the Americans to keep the military option open against them. This is hardly a friendly gesture. Paul Keating americancablechinese 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
If one takes pride in one's craft, you won't let a good thing die. Risking it through not pushing hard enough is not a humility. Paul Keating craftdiegood 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, before I became prime minister, the Australian prime minister only attended ever two meetings in the world: the British Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and the South Pacific Forum. Paul Keating attendaustralianbritish Change image and share on social
I think the Australian people are very conscientious. During the 1980s and 1990s we proved they will respond conscientiously to necessary reforms. They mightn't like them but they'll accept them. But reforms have to be presented in a digestible format. Paul Keating 1980s1990saccept share on social
I've always held the view that great states need strategic space. I mean, George Washington took his space from George III. Britain took it from just about everybody. Russia took all of Eastern Europe. Germany's taken it from everywhere they can, and China will want its space too. Paul Keating britainchinaeastern share on social
