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We are looking at what more we can do. As well as a strong security response we need a strong humanitarian one.

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Tony Abbott
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: November 4
Politician
Prime Minister Of Australia
Anthony John Abbott
Anthony John Tony Abbott
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I am not being negative, I am simply being factual when I say Kevin Rudd is the best friend the people smugglers have ever had
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The argument [behind climate change] is absolute crap. However, the politics of this are tough for us. Eighty per cent of people believe climate change is a real and present danger.
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When you are challenging the young, they can come back at you with language of tremendous power and they are no respecters of sacred cows, you know, the young. There's nothing politically correct about the average young Australian when it comes to use of language.
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There will be no surprises and no excuses from a Coalition government, Barrie.
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Look, good government doesn't look for excuses, good government gets on with the job.
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