I think it is just stupid economics for a government to approach economic management from a strand of thinking regarding unions as enemies.

I think it is just stupid economics for a government to approach economic management from a strand of thinking regarding unions as enemies.

I had no time for Indira Gandhi. She was too much in the Russian camp for my liking.

Brian Mulroney, myself, [and] Rajiv Gandhi; I think that was the real core [of the Commonwealth ]. That was the engine room, I reckon.

I can't speak with authority about Emeka Anyaoku. I just didn't know him that well.

There is a reciprocal respect for [ Elizabeth II], for her interest in the Commonwealth. The members of the Commonwealth recognise that here is a genuine interest from the top. So, that's one reason. I'm not putting it necessarily in order of importance.

I had a very close relationship with [Brian] Mulroney.