36 Quotes by James Callaghan

A leader must have the courage to act against an expert's advice.

The rule of law should be upheld by all political parties. They should neither advise others to break the law, nor encourage others to do so even when they strongly disagree with the legislation put forward by the government of the day.

You never reach the promised land. You can march towards it.

A leader must have the courage to act against an expert’s advice.

Unilateral disarmament by Britain is opposed to our country’s best interests, could begin the unravelling of NATO and therefore jeopardise the stability of Europe.

The Soviet Union’s propaganda clearly wishes to use public opinion in this country to get the West to reduce its own arms while doing nothing themselves. In this way they would gain nuclear superiority. This is simply not on.

A leader has to appear consistent. That doesn’t mean he has to be consistent.

I’ve never been one to say that Britain was joining a happy band of brothers.

A leader has to 'appear' consistent. That doesn't mean he has to be consistent.