Quote by John Key
I always had a long-term view of going into politics, so I suppose

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

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Bronagh looks after the kids and without her the family would disintegrate… there are some things you cant discuss with anyone other than your wife. There has to be a strong bond of trust. – John Key

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I was really fascinated by politics. It always has been part of my view that politics really is a calling or you wouldnt go into it, because its demanding and potentially has a toll on you and your family. – John Key

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New Zealand needs to balance its environmental responsibilities with its economic opportunities, because the risk is that if you dont do that – and you want to lead the world – then you might end up getting unintended consequences. – John Key

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Politics I conceive to be nothing more than the science of the ordered progress of society along the lines of greatest usefulness and convenience to itself. – Woodrow Wilson

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Politics ruins the character. – Otto von Bismarck

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Ill never get out of politics. I have friends in public office. I have things that I want to do. You cant go back in life. I wont go back to the existence I had before of running a political consulting firm and signing up clients and advising campaigns in exactly that way. – Karl Rove

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I… grew up in politics and I used to work for the Democratic Party. – Harvey Weinstein

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