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No matter where you stand politically - even if you're unsure of what your political ideology is - it is important to take part in the process of shaping our government.

I'm in politics, but I'm not an expert in politics.

I learnt a lot in government, and I've learnt a lot since leaving government. The kind of journey of being in government is that you start at your most popular and least capable, and you end at your most capable and least popular.

I've worked as a diplomat before I became a politician.

My politics are very centrist and sometimes, especially when it comes to foreign affairs, lean to the right.

I entered politics from a completely different background from other people in this field, and that has helped me to see and deal with things differently.

I'm only sort of a politician.