Quotation for Today, Friday 20 March

Key insists he is not being ideological. He happily describes himself as a pragmatist. He believes in using what works. He is an enthusiast. He is a breath of fresh air in a political system made moribund by politicians fighting old battles.

John Armstrong on John Key and his approach to his role, especially in this instance as regards philanthropy.

Indeed Adam suggests that much of Key’s success is that he does not appear to feel constrained by the past.

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