I have made it quite clear that a unified Ireland was one solution that is out. A second solution was a confederation of two states. That is out. A third solution was joint authority. That is out-that is a derogation of sovereignty.

[On Ronald Reagan:] Poor dear, there's nothing between his ears.

I do not know anyone who has got to the top without hard work.

Countries trade with each other - or to be more precise people buy and sell from each other across frontiers - because that is the way to advance their interests. We do not need to beg people to trade with us - as long as we have something that people want, of a quality they expect and at a price they are prepared to pay.

It is your tax which pays for public spending. The government have no money of their own. There is only taxpayers' money.

If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.

I have never knowingly made a non-controversial speech in my life.