Times are tough but they are tough because the government is trying to do the right thing, whether on public service reform, education, health, anti-social behaviour and welfare, or in counter-terrorism.

Enough of talking: It is time now to do.

As so often before, on the courage and determination of British men and women, serving our country, the fate of many nations rests.

I am a pretty straight sort of guy.

We are going to expand enormously -- our economy, our consumption, over the years to come ... But the consequences of that on emissions are going to be severe unless we change direction.

I still think there is a residual desire amongst the majority of the public to be given a proper solution.

Whatever the dangers of the action we take, the dangers of inaction are far, far greater.