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Quotes from Backbencher in Turnbull Government — Tony Abbott

born 1957 Australia

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Although most Muslims utterly reject terrorism, some are all too ready to justify “death to the infidel”.

Backbencher in Turnbull Government (2015)

Where hate preaching is not illegal it should at least be thoroughly answered point-by-point with a very robust defence of human rights and responsibilities.

Backbencher in Turnbull Government (2015)

We can’t remain in denial about the massive problem within Islam.

Backbencher in Turnbull Government (2015)

Dealing with terrorism and the Islamist fanaticism that inspires it is the great challenge of our time. Obviously there needs to be a very strong security response at home and abroad.

Backbencher in Turnbull Government (2015)

It’s also time Australians stopped being apologetic about the values that have made our country as free, fair and prosperous as any on Earth.

Backbencher in Turnbull Government (2015)

Cultures are not all equal. We should be ready to proclaim the clear superiority of our culture to one that justifies killing people in the name of God.

Backbencher in Turnbull Government (2015)

The security response is necessary but it’s not sufficient. There also needs to be a concerted “hearts and minds” campaign against the versions of Islam that make excuses for terrorists.

Backbencher in Turnbull Government (2015)

Islam needs to delegitimise the urge to “behead all those who insult the Prophet” but only Muslims can do this. That’s why everyone interested in a safer world should be reaching out to “live and let live” Muslims and encouraging them to reclaim their faith from the zealots.

Backbencher in Turnbull Government (2015)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Tony Abbott (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.