I have a habit of comparing the phraseology of communiques . . . noting a certain similarity of words, a certain similarity of optimism . . . and a certain similarity in the lack of practical results during the ensuring years.

We were told our campaign wasn't sufficiently slick. We regard that as a compliment.

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

If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.

There might be new technology, but technological progress itself was nothing new - and over the years it had not destroyed jobs, but created them.

We believe in a free Europe, not a standardised Europe. Diminish that variety within the member states, and you impoverish the whole Community. We insist that the institutions of the European Community are managed so that they increase the liberty of the individual throughout the continent. These institutions must not be permitted to dwindle into bureaucracy. Whenever they fail to enlarge freedom the institutions should be criticised and the balance restored.

The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of everyone else's money.