“People are optimistic about the future.” — Helen Clark Quote

People are optimistic about the future.

Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries on earth. Security issue or no security issue, there would need to be a focus on it.

Well, we don't think for a moment that either the U.S. or Australia are out to damage the New Zealand economy, but if there were a sustained period in which they had a free-trade agreement and New Zealand didn't have that same arrangement with the States, that could be both trade- and investment-distorting.

If you neglect those who are currently poor and stable, you may create more poor and unstable people. There has been a tremendous concentration of donor interest in countries that are seen as particularly fragile - but it becomes harder to mobilise money for sub-Saharan, plain poor countries.

I'm blindingly optimistic. Ravingly optimistic.

I'm actually a very optimistic person - I get very excited by things and I'm very positive.

I'm afraid I'm very optimistic - and moralistic.

I try to have a very optimistic outlook on life. I try not to take anything too seriously. I try to - and I do - find a ton of joy and happiness in my life, and I think that helps you stay youthful.

It's really an optimistic show. I think most of the people in this country are optimistic, too.