We will stand on principle or we will not stand at all.

The feminists hate me, don't they? And I don't blame them. For I hate feminism. It is poison.

It is no exaggeration to describe plain English as a fundamental tool of government.

Why do you climb philosophical hills? Because they are worth climbing . . . There are no hills to go down unless you start from the top.

When others spoke of the fear of war, you spoke of the need for warriors and peace through strength. When others bewailed the failure of big government to provide for the collective good, you spoke of self-reliance, of personal responsibility, of individual pride and integrity. When others preached compromise - when others demanded compromise, you, Ronald Reagan, preached conviction.

The Labour Party believes in turning workers against owners; we believe in turning workers into owners.

I pay tribute to John Major's achievement in persuading the other 11 Community Heads of Government that they could move ahead to a Social Chapter but not within the treaty and without Britain's participation. It sets a vital precedent. For an enlarged Community can only function if we build in flexibility of that kind... John Major deserves high praise for ensuring at Maastricht that we would not have either a Single Currency or the absurd provisions of the Social Chapter forced upon us: our industry, workforce, and national prosperity will benefit as a result.