Charles Kennedy Quotes

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Charles Kennedy

Profession : Politician

Birth : November 25, 1959

Actually, I think it's quite sensible not to take yourself too seriously.

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I did not dwell on the issue of Europe during either the 2001 or the 2005 campaigns - despite it being a pivotal personal concern and despite seeing it as something of a litmus test for liberal democracy.

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When I started knocking on Highland doors in May 1983, two things struck me more than any other. First was the sheer depth of hostility towards the Tories in general. Second was the particular hostility towards Margaret Thatcher and her local ministerial spear-carrier, energy minister and incumbent MP of 13 years' standing, Hamish Gray.

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It is the government's fundamental duty to ensure the security of every individual citizen.

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It has been the greatest privilege of my adult and public life to have served, for 32 years, as the Member of Parliament for our local Highlands and Islands communities.

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I want to see far more decisions taken far closer to the patients, the passengers and the pupils. Far more power for locally and regionally elected politicians who understand best the needs of their areas. And far more say too for the dedicated staff at all levels in health and education.

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I happen to consider myself a Highlander even before a Scot; I am proud to be British yet feel comfortable as a European citizen.

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During my campaign, people of my age and younger said consistently that they would not vote because their votes simply no longer matter and because no government or member of Parliament cared a whit about their problems and their striving for employment.

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It's our job as Liberal Democrats to be an effective opposition - and an increasingly tough one as well.

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Terrorism gravely threatens international peace and security, and as a solution, the power and apparent finality of force are seductive.

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In my view, as a country we need to rediscover some of that skepticism about government and revisit that libertarian agenda.

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Those who use our public services should be able to deal directly with those who manage and deliver them.

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People have a huge desire to be listened to, for politicians to take the time to understand their problems.

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Taking a principled and consistent stance over Iraq has attracted much criticism from our detractors and opponents.

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New Labour needs to realise that family life and the way we raise our children are private matters.

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I think that former leaders are best seen occasionally and not too often heard - particularly on the subject of their successors!

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No government body is more notorious for over-legislation than the Department of Trade and Industry.

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We have a Scottish Parliament and National Assembly for Wales, both elected by fairer votes - involving proportional representation.

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Liberal Democracy is all about extending choice. Give people the option to decide their retirement age, and you immediately extend their freedom in a very significant way.

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I know from my own parents how important active older people are to a local community.

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