93 Quotes by David Lidington

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    I agree with those who say that democracies need to work together more effectively to stand up for the liberal democratic model that China is increasingly challenging. It's important for there to be an alliance of democracies.

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    In Africa, animals and the natural landscape allow local communities to support themselves, as there is a constant source of money from tourism.

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    We can restore E.U. growth through reducing regulation, strengthening governance, pushing ahead with free trade agreements and strengthening the single market.

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    Many people might wonder why conserving wildlife should be considered so important when there are wider issues of global and national interest, such as conflict and poverty to worry about. The answer is because these issues are interlinked.

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    Russia is a major power; it should live up to its international responsibilities.

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    Cabinet government rests on the principle of collective responsibility: Ministers debate and argue in private but then hammer out a common policy which they all agree to support.

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    Being part of the E.U. is central to how we in the U.K. create jobs, expand trade and protect our interests around the world.

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    The U.K. has always had good track record in providing leadership and a constructive agenda for change.

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    The treaties of the European Union say that, once a country has decided to leave, then they are excluded from the treaty after two years, unless there is unanimous agreement to extend that period.

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