The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction also represents a serious danger. If these weapons were to fall into the hands of terrorists, and they pursue this aim, the consequences would be simply disastrous.

Things are different in the international relations between states. In this respect, I am neither a friend, nor bride or groom [of the West].

Britain is leaving and has de facto left the European Union; however, it has not withdrawn from its special relationship with the United States and I believe that the UK's relations with Russia depend on Britain's special relationship with the United States rather than on its presence in or absence from the European Union.

Everyone must be equal before the law, abide by it, pay their taxes and bear the punishment should they break the law.

There are some gestures, of course, that you can only interpret one way, but no one has ever seen those kinds of gestures directed by Obama at me or by me at Obama, and I hope that never happens. Everything else is fantasy.

We're no longer in the Cold War. Eavesdropping on friends is unacceptable.

Democracy is not possible without effectively working legal system.