The problem with a purely collective system is not only that it requires economic growth, and the right sort of demographic trends, but that it prevents people thinking about their futures in a responsible way.

My presidential victory, if it had happened, would have been artificial in relation to the Socialist party. It may be that on my deathbed, I will come to regret my decision, but for the moment, I live at peace with it.

The unions may continue to decline, but if they do, it'll be their fault.

Even in Britain, the trade unions tell me that employment contracts have less protection than in the past.

The driving force behind the liberal counter-offensive in Europe has been a reaction against irresponsibility.

...within ten years 80% of our economic legislation, perhaps even fiscal and social as well' would come from the EU.

Fundamentally, American society is composed of individuals who don't go out of their way to do each other favours.