I was turned out because I said to Europe no, no, no. That no, no, no has now turned into yes, yes. Two yes’s not three because he got the Social Chapter out and he’s reserved his position on the single currency.
I would not wish to be Prime Minister, dear.
We are a British nation with British characteristics. Every country can take some small minorities and in many ways they add to the richness and variety of this country. The moment the minority threatens to become a big one, people get frightened.
We do not achieve happiness or salvation in isolation from each other but as members of society.
We went back on a very similar manifesto to things I believe in. The difference is that after eighteen months to two years he did the biggest U-turn on policy of all time and started to go the wrong way. In the end, that cost us the next election.
I’ve got my teeth into him, and I’m not going to let go.
The National Health Service is safe with us. The principle of adequate healthcare should be provided for all regardless of ability to pay must be the function of any arrangements for financing the NHS. We stand by that.
The mission of this government is much more than the promotion of economic progress. It is to renew the spirit and solidarity of the nation.
I calculate that I was responsible for proposing the elevation to the Lords of some 214 of its present numbers.
I exercise my right as a free citizen to spend my own money in my own way, so that I can go on the day, the time, to the doctor I choose and get out fast.
You can present people with ideas they may come to believe in, and as a result of them they will act, if they have the opportunities. Presenting people with opportunities is part of what politics is about.
The Kosovo campaign was a just and necessary war. And I believe that Blair – of whom I have many criticisms – in this case showed real determination in conducting it.
What is right for the family is right for Britain.
I don’t want to fight any wars; if you can get them off before we get there, you do it, but off they go.
Just rejoice at the news and congratulate our armed forces and the Marines. Rejoice!
I want my money back!
Our judgement is that the presence of the Royal Marines garrison is sufficient deterrent against any possible aggression.
If someone is confronting our essential liberties, if someone is inflicting injuries and harm, by God I’ll confront them!
They are all a rotten lot. Schmidt and the Americans and we are the only people who would do any standing up and fighting if necessary.
Economics are the method; the object is to change the soul.