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Fletcher, David, 1952- :'That's what I like about politics, you're always learning new things... I didn't know what a quisling was until you were called one!' Dominion Post, 7 December 2004.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'The media are no longer allowed to impede MPs on the way to the debating chamber.' 'Blast!... There goes another excuse for turning up late to a debate!' Dominion Post, 10 April 2004.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'I need to sincerely apologise to all these MPs for the comments I made about them in the debating chamber.' 'Do you want the appologies sent out straight away?' 'No, I haven't made the comments yet.' Dominion Post, 14 February 2004.
"You rated highly with the viewers in last night's televised election debate." 12 August, 2005
"The speaker has refused to let the opposition hold a snap debate." "Good." "I was the one they were going to snap at!" 5 September, 2008
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'Next time you're in the debating chamber the opposition are going to accuse you of hardly ever being there!' 'When did they say that?' 'Months ago- they're still waiting.' Dominion Post, 26 March 2004.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'I hope you're not going to resort to verbal mud-slinging in the house today!' 'No... I've got the real stuff this time!' Dominion Post, 13 February 2004.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'Are you ready for a battle of wits with your opposite number in the debating chamber?' 'I think so.' 'You are a brave man... going in unarmed.' The Dominion Post, 5 November, 2003.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'Is the enquiry you've ordered an attempt to stifle the debate?' 'No!' 'When will the enquiry be completed?' 'When everyone's forgotten about it.' Dominion Post, 18 February 2005.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'The PM wants to know why you gave "tricky" answers to the questions in parliament?' 'I had to... They were very tricky questions!' Dominion Post, 23 April 2004.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'How do you intend to cope with another week of the opposition shouting questions at you?' 'Huh?' 'He's wearing earplugs.' 'Huh?' Dominion Post, 21 February 2005.
"How long do you think MPs will be able to stay quiet in the debating chamber?" "Until we take the tape off their mouths." 14 September, 2006.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'How did the minister's head to head TV debate go?' 'His opposite didn't show. He debated the issue with an empty chair!... And he still lost the argument.' Dominion Post, 24 March 2004.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'There's no easy solution to the conservation of energy.' 'Yes there is... It's called the "off" switch.' Dominion Post, 19 January 2005.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'An MP's been thrown out of the debating chamber after being told to sit down three times.' 'It won't be our minister... He's too lazy to stand up for that length of time.' Dominion Post, 19 November 2004.
"These are the questions for oral answer... And these ones are for a muttered reply." 29 October 2010
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'The Speaker's had the debating chamber's sound system improved.' 'I don't have a microphone!' 'As I said, it's been improved.' Dominion Post, 29 January 2004.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'They're showing pictures of me asleep in the debating chamber!!!' 'They can only film MPs who have stood up to speak!' 'I was half way through my speech when I dozed off. Dominion Post, 21 March 2005.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'The debate over a new national flag has divided the country.' 'Oh no!... Now we'll need two national flags!' Dominion Post, 29 January 2005.
"These youth parliaments are all about how to debate issues intelligently. I've learned heaps from these kids." 11 July, 2007
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