189 Quotes by Charles Kennedy

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    In my view, nations together are stronger than when they are isolated. And because they are stronger, their people are more free, not less.

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    Politicians are good at saying how Government must do more, but we must also think carefully about where Government should do less.

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    In my view, as a country we need to rediscover some of that skepticism about government and revisit that libertarian agenda.

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    You mustn't confuse the need for effective chairmanship, which is part of the job of the boss, along with the ability to take tough decisions and to lead people.

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    It has been the greatest privilege of my adult and public life to have served, for 32 years, as the Member of Parliament for our local Highlands and Islands communities.

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    Further Education should be about the ability to learn, not the ability to pay - everyone who is able should have the opportunity, regardless of their family background. I don't want to see students struggling with huge debts or frightened off even going to university in the first place.

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    By common consent, most European countries support the maintenance of robust welfare states and are comfortable with taxation systems that support them.

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