“Well Australia's been in Afghanistan from the get go, way back in 2001...” — Kevin Rudd Quote

“Well Australia's 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.”

“As you know, the Australian Labour Party is committed to turning the country into a republic. We've not stipulated a timeline for doing that. We are sensitive to the other priorities we've got as a nation and in the world, but in time the country will head in that direction.”

“It is a high honour to be elected Prime Minister of Australia.”

“'Each One Lost' I wrote the day after I got home. My week in Afghanistan was a very short trip, but it was a powerful experience.”

“A lot of the traveling that I have done is for work. I've been to spots in Afghanistan and Iraq that are lovely, too, but I wouldn't put those on travel itineraries.”

“It is very clear that the people in Afghanistan do not want the Taliban back.”