Of particular importance to us is the recognition... that what we want is a Europe of nations, not a federal super-state.

The Iraqi elections struck a blow to the heart of global terrorism.

The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.

I haven't got the time to sit here arguing with someone whose idea of a coherent foreign policy is what comes up in Google when you type in peace!

Values unrelated to modern reality are not just electorally hopeless, the values themselves become devalued. They have no purchase on the real world.

It is not an arrogant government that chooses priorities, it's an irresponsible government that fails to choose.

I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that the intelligence was genuine.