If you lead a country like Britain, a strong country, a country which has taken a lead in world affairs in good times and in bad, a country that is always reliable, then you have to have a touch of iron about you.

I went to Oxford University - but I've never let that hold me back.

Good Conservatives always pay their bills. And on time. Not like the Socialists who run up other people's bills.

Obsolete weapons do not deter.

It is in a country's interests to keep faith with its allies. States in this sense are like people. If you have a reputation for exacting favors and not returning them, the favours dry up.

Our children need strong families raising them with sturdy virtues, not to be smothered in the cold arms of the state.

I remain totally convinced that when children are young, however busy we may be with the practical duties inside the home, themost important thing of all is to devbote enoughh time and care to their needs and problems.