An isolationist America is no bloody use to anyone.

The idea that musicians should be talking about politics is, in some ways, quite a sixties' idea. Music no longer has a vanguard role in youth culture.

I never met a politician who didn't want to be a guitar player in a rock band. I've got the opportunity to say what I believe in.

Peace, bread, work, and freedom is the best we can achieve.

Britain is a great country. We can more or less say what we like, and we can walk down the street without anyone trying to kill us. I know it's tough for some people, but generally we live in a caring society. We live in a great country, but we're no longer a great power. Part of the problem with some elements of the European debate is that they hanker for the days when we were a great power. Those days are gone, and they went a long time ago.

If you thought the army was here protecting people like yourself, I've some news for you, we're here to defend wealth.

Certainly, the international image of the United States today is a lot less positive than 10 years ago. And that really shouldn't be, because you have been the victims of this awful terrorist attack, and I think America deserves the sympathy of the world.