Well Australias been in Afghanistan from the get go, way back in 2001, but we have been resolute throughout and with support from both sides of Australian politics. – Kevin Rudd
The Apology opened the opportunity for a new relationship based on mutual respect and mutual responsibility between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia. Because without mutual respect and mutual responsibility, the truth is we can achieve very little. – Kevin Rudd
There comes a time in the history of nations when their peoples must become fully reconciled to their past if they are to go forward with confidence to embrace their future. – Kevin Rudd
Australia is a nation of compassion. Courage and compassion. And the third of these great values: resilience. – Kevin Rudd
When Im on stage, its a little world Ive created where Im sort of the thing, so I have total control over everything that happens. When were improvising, Im with someone I totally trust. I know things are going to work out. I dont have those guarantees in life. There are no consequences on stage. – Colin Mochrie