We intend freedom and justice to conquer. Yes, we do have a creed and we wish others to share it. But it is not part of our policy to impose our beliefs by force or threat of force.

Reagan did not suffer from the dismal plague of doubts which has assailed so many politicians in our times and which has rendered them incapable of clear decisions.

You turn if you want to. The Lady's not for turning.

I am not a compromiser on fundamentals.

If you are guided by opinion polls, you are not practicing leadership -- you are practicing followership.

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.

I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end.