63 Quotes by Kenneth Clarke

I shan't lose my paunch. I like my relaxed lifestyle. I like food. Because of my relaxed lifestyle I haven't suffered from the stress my colleagues do. I seem able to outlast them all!

The British government and the prime minister personally must use every ounce of influence they have in Washington to try to prevent that from happening,

They suddenly thought they had someone with the X-factor.

In this day and age it is quite ridiculous to say I am too old.

I cannot remember a time in opposition - I am talking about the last four years - when we have done less work on policy and more on slogans. But because of my European views I wasn't allowed to participate.

I have certainly not got re-elected to retire, and I shall certainly start trying to push my influence in politics as far as I possibly can

A balanced tone on Europe will free us to address in depth the domestic economic and social agenda which we neglected throughout the last Parliament.

In these home affairs things I think occasionally it's the duty of politicians on both sides to turn round to the tabloids and right-wing newspapers and say 'you have your facts wrong and you're whipping up facts which are inaccurate

I have acquired a deep and abiding respect for all those engaged in the difficult business of commerce.