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.

Those who imagine that a politician would make a better figurehead than a hereditary monarch might perhaps make the acquaintance of more politicians.

Economics are the method; the object is to change the soul.

The Government wants a peaceful settlement. But we totally reject a peaceful sell-out.

Everything a politician promises at election time has to be paid for either by higher taxation or by borrowing.

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

To be free is better than to be unfree – always. Any politician who suggests the opposite should be treated as suspect.