I feel like everyone else in this country today. I am utterly devastated.

I have never pretended to be a great House of Commons man, but I pay the House the greatest compliment I can by saying that, from first to last, I never stopped fearing it.

I may find Saddam Hussein's regime abhorrent - any normal person would - but the survival of it is in his hands.

The emphasis placed by more and more companies on corporate social responsibility, symbolises the recognition that prosperity is best achieved in an inclusive society.

I've never ruled out the possibility of going back into public service.

And the problem is, I can apologise for the information that turned out to be wrong, but I can't, sincerely at least, apologise for removing Saddam.

I feel like everyone else in this country today. I am utterly devastated.