George Osborne Quotes

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George Osborne

Profession : Politician

Birth : May 23, 1971

ISIL are already using the Internet for hideous propaganda purposes - for radicalisation, for operational planning, too.

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The Internet has made us richer, freer, connected and informed in ways its founders could not have dreamt of. It has also become a vector of attack, espionage, crime and harm.

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When I was born, the Internet was barely two years old. It was the preserve of academics, used to connect dozens rather than billions of users. There weren't many who predicted it would transform our world.

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Nuclear power is cost-competitive with other low-carbon technology and is a crucial part of our energy mix, along with new sources of power such as shale gas.

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Only the U.K. can trigger Article 50. And in my judgement, we should only do that when there is a clear view about what new arrangements we are seeking with our European neighbours.

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I'm not one of those who thinks there is something inherently bad or inferior about watching television.

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I can't imagine a God who would ever need to intercede in the daily travails of my life.

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We are absolutely going to have to provide fiscal security to people; in other words, we are going to have to show the country and the world that the country can live within its means.

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I'm a very happy, content member of David Cameron's team. I fought very hard to get my friend elected as leader of the Conservative party, then elected as the prime minister of this country, and I'm very happy being part of that team that is bringing change to this country.

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There were some who wanted all the benefits of E.U. membership without any of the costs. I'm not sure that's very realistic.

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Did I want Britain to remain in the E.U.? Yes. Did I fear the consequences if we quit? Yes. Did I argue passionately for that during the referendum? Absolutely I did.

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Britain can choose, as others are, short term fixes and more stimulus. Or we can lead the world with long-term solutions to long-term problems.

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The Office for Budget Responsibility correctly stay out of the political debate and do not assess the long-term costs and benefits of E.U. membership.

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Many retailers have complained bitterly to me about the complexity of the Carbon Reduction Commitment. It's not a commitment; it's a tax.

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The wish to pass something on to your children is about the most basic, human and natural aspiration there is.

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It was the Conservatives who first protected people in the mills.

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Sound public finances are not the enemy of sustained growth - they are its precondition.

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To simply argue that public spending must always go up and never be cut is irresponsible.

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It's difficult to see how Syria can have any long-term future with Assad there as president. Many people would never return to that country if that were the case.

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If we leave the European Union, there will be an immediate economic shock that will hit financial markets. People will not know what the future looks like.

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