We had lost the art of communication - but not, alas, the gift of speech.

The doubling of oil prices ... is creating a more difficult environment in which to act.

Britain and Pakistan will jointly fight the menace of terrorism .. Both the countries are facing a common threat of terrorism and we know that Pakistan is even more committed to fighting this menace

In 2005 we have a once in a generation opportunity to deliver a modern Marshall plan for the developing world.

[They] should never have put me with that woman. ... She was just a sort of bigoted woman who said she used to be Labour.

I don't see politics as one or two people just making or delivering announcements - it's also about winning public support and the public enthusiasm. You've got to win public support.

The place of cycling in our society is set to grow, and I am committed to doing everything possible to encourage that.