Quote: Ronald Reagan

As the wooing of the independent MP's by the ALP and the Coalition to form a government continues, and as the independents work the scene to get as much out of the situation as they can, it is appropriate to recall the words of Ronald Reagan:

"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first."

-  Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004)

Quote: Ronald Reagan

"If not us, who? If not now, when?"

Ronald Reagan (1911-2004), Second Inaugural Address 1985, referring to a balancing of the budget. Since then the phrase has been used in a variety of contexts and extended situations. A clip of Reagan speaking the words appears in the sci fic pic Alien Nation, in the context of Earth accepting alien refugees.

Quote: Ronald Reagan (1911-2004)

"Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to understand that it bears a very close resemblance to the first."