Now, again, what the center ground has got to do is to respond to people's genuine concerns and fears.

I think crime is a huge issue for people. If you were living in the poorest state, and you've got drug dealers at the end of the street, and your life's in misery, and you're afraid of your kids going out the door. I mean, the job of progressive politicians is to do something about that.

Our determination to defend our values and way of life is greater than their (terrorists) determination to cause death and destruction to innocent people in a desire to impose extremism upon the world.

The free enterprise system has not failed; the financial system has failed.

Personally, I have already turned down the Downing St thermostat by 1 degree

I'm one of these people that, once you have had your election and you have elected your candidate, let's see what actually happens.

The 21st century will not be about the battle between capitalism and socialism but between the forces of progress and the forces of conservatism.