What great cause would have been fought and won under the banner 'I stand for consensus'?

Being prime minister is a lonely job... you cannot lead from the crowd.

Rooster, maybe well crows, but the eggs still bears the chicken.

I am in politics because of the conflict between good and evil, and I believe that in the end good will triumph.

I applaud strong government, but not overweening government sustained by cronies, ciphers and a personality cult.

The spirit of the South Atlantic was the spirit of Britain at her best. It has been said that we surprised the world, that British patriotism was rediscovered in those spring days. It was never really lost. But it would be no bad thing if the feeling that swept the country then were to continue to inspire us. For if there was any doubt about the determination of the British people it was removed by the men and women who, a few months ago, brought a renewed sense of pride and self-respect to our country.

Any attempts by any government to change Community legislation to its own wishes are doomed to failure following the extension of policy areas now subject to majority voting... In our opinion, this must have serious implications for the traditional view of Parliament as a legislative body sovereignty.