Nobody wants to have in their CV in the upper echelons of the American economic family that they nationalised major banks. Paul Keating americanbankechelon 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
When the Berlin Wall came down the Americans cried, 'Victory,' and walked off the field. Paul Keating americanberlincry 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
I try to use the Australian idiom to its maximum advantage. Paul Keating advantageaustralianidiom Change image and share on social
Well, I think that - I think leadership's always been about two main things: imagination and courage. Paul Keating courageimaginationleadership Change image and share on social
In the end, rational policy is always good. Paul Keating endgoodpolicy 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 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
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
