There are dangers in consensus: it could be an attempt to satisfy people holding no particular views about anything. ... No great party can survive except on the basis of firm beliefs about what it wants to do.

I wouldn't be worth my salt if I weren't attracting some controversy and criticism. Everyone in the world who has done something in life has attracted criticism.

I've learned one thing in politics. You don't take a decision until you have to.

In order to unscramble some eggs the leader gotta have some balls

Remember, George, this is no time to go wobbly.

You will only succeed if you know that what you are doing is right and you know how to bring out the best in people.

I am not a consensus politician. Im a conviction politician.