Robert Hill Quotations

The potential consequences of an attack are just too catastrophic to ignore,

whether these so-called smoking guns as such can be found, I don't know.

There is considerable evidence that the weapons of mass destruction program (in Iraq) ... is progressing,

We've said in principle that we would be interested in providing a provisional reconstruction team either on our own or in conjunction with other parties,

He was the most intelligent man that I had ever met. He was a renaissance man, he was a poet.

He'll more than likely have to go to counseling, get parenting classes.

I think the level of success within Honiara will affect the atmosphere across the rest of the Solomon Islands. But we will be capable of moving beyond the capital if that's necessary.

Our position is that, in terms of all of us wanting to get an effectual international outcome, to settle rules without the U.S being party is, in effect, to shut the door,

We are contemplating whether to make a contribution,

This was a heck of a game on both sides of the football,

While there will be a reduced military presence, the Australian government remains committed to the people of the Solomon Islands and continues to provide specialist support to advance reforms in policing, justice, finance and governance,

While there is no known specific threat of terrorism in Australia, the government has a responsibility to ensure that visiting dignitaries are afforded appropriate protection,

While there is no known specific threat of terrorism against the Rugby World Cup ...counter-terrorism units are well prepared and positioned to assist police with highly trained, well-equipped and capable forces should the need arise,

We're taking into account the possibility to move further afield,

We're very excited to be a part of this event. It shows how far our program has progressed under Danny Kaspar for us to be selected for an event like Bracket Buster Saturday.

The top of our agenda continues to be the global war against terrorism and the part each of our countries is playing in that fight,

The seamount region off Tasmania is a distinct geological feature not found elsewhere in the continental margin of Australia. It includes 70 submerged and extinct volcanoes in water between 1,000 and 2,000 meters deep on the continental slope and supports an incredibly diverse range of bottom-living plants and animals, many of which are new to science and not found anywhere else in the world,

I've no doubt at all that the picture at the end of this process will be of somebody who believed in weapons of mass destruction as a strategic tool ... and was clearly prepared to use them,

prepare for operations should military action against Iraq become necessary.

Something this large cannot be handled by one organization,

dealing with illegal people movement, fishing breaches, transnational crime.

They've been on a high state of alert for the last year basically,

You can't look at the history of hostage taking over the last few years in Iraq and have confidence in that outcome,

They're on a constant reconnaissance mission; their task is to find targets such as ballistic missile sites. They either destroy them themselves or call in air support.

It wasn't totally destroyed at the time of the Gulf War ... and no doubt more of that evidence will be declassified and put before the broader community.

It is the beginning of a program which will create more than 1000 direct jobs in South Australia and up to 1000 additional jobs throughout the country,

It's our commitment to meet the request of the Solomon Islands to help them deal with an issue they can't deal with themselves. And we say the first step in that is a restoration of law and order,

It was a good game and Buford played us tough, ... Both teams competed well out there tonight.

They were obviously in very good heart. They were pleased that they had been able to complete their first patrol and saving the lives of the policemen was a significant morale boost in itself.

I liked to have lost a loved one. I feel like if the city can't use but one ambulance service, (people) are going to suffer.

In recent years, we have obtained unprecedented access to U.S. intelligence and tactical planning,

I hope I speak for more than just myself when I say I'm pleased with how genuine your support is.

His concern has always been about his kids. He doesn't want any harm to come to them. There's no question he's been a good father.

Cabinet will consider the outcomes of those discussions over the next few weeks,

I don't think Kyoto can last without the U.S. We've always said we wouldn't ratify ahead of the U.S.

However, trawling, which would damage the seabed and its fauna, will not be allowed in the reserve,

Combined with the new air-to-air missiles and upgraded precision-guided bombs, Australia's fighter jets will be the region's most lethal capacity for air combat and strike operations,

The idea is that if there is an event that is beyond the capability of the civil authority, the police, to handle -- and a serious terrorist incident might fall within that category -- we want to be able to use the ADF (Australian Defense Force) flexibly and effectively to protect the lives of Australian people,

The idea is if there is an event that is beyond the capability of the civil authority, the police, to handle -- and a serious terrorist incident might fall within that category -- we want to be able to use the ADF flexibly and effectively to protect the lives of Australian people,

And it's really a question of how long that takes. But what I'm saying to you is I don't think that should take too long.

The long range of these new missiles will reduce the risk to both aircraft and crew by decreasing their exposure in a high threat environment.