David Cunliffe Quotations

I have never commented on a caucus issue or a shadow Cabinet issue, and I'm not about to start now.

We want to make sure that there are no unintended barriers for Kiwis who are coming home. We want to give them the latest information about what's going on back here. We want to make it easier to find a job.

I think that's what all New Zealanders who are fair-minded want - a good chance for everybody to get ahead, whether it's education or housing.

Socialism's not a word that I use. I say 'social democracy' because I don't think the government needs to own all the means of production.

We have the highest diaspora per capita of any developed country except for Ireland. We want to get back the quarter that weren't sure.

I've said in the primary race repeatedly that a Labour Party that I lead would be a true red Labour Party, be very clear about its social democratic roots and its social democratic agenda.

I have picked the very, very best deputy that I could. David Parker is a fantastic guy. Hes a person who I trust absolutely. Hes got a wonderful sense for policy. He will be great on organisation, and I know that I could not have a better deputy.

Ive worked as a diplomat before I became a politician.

If theres a sustainable job that will create sustainable value, people will hire for it.

Socialisms not a word that I use. I say social democracy because I dont think the government needs to own all the means of production.