Repressive states are developing weapons that could cause destruction on a massive scale.

But I am an optimist about Britain; and the difference between an optimist and a pessimist is not that the optimist believes the world is wonderful and the pessimist believes it's beset by challenges; the difference is the pessimist believes we will be defeated by them; the optimist thinks the challenges can be overcome.

I do not want to end up with an American style of politics, with us going out there beating our chest about our faith. Politics and religion - it is not that they do not have a lot in common, but if [religion] ends up being used in the political process, I think that is a bit unhealthy.

Retreat might give us a moment of respite but years of repentance at our weakness would, I believe, follow.

I think social media is a revolutionary phenomenon all in itself.

Sometimes it is better to lose and do the right thing than to win and do the wrong thing.

Any parent wants the best for their children. I am not going to make a choice for my child on the basis of what is the politically correct thing to do.