633 Quotes by Tony Blair

Not a single shred of evidence was presented to his inquiry that would have justified an alternative finding,

The evidence about Saddam having actual biological and chemical weapons, as opposed to the capability to develop them, has turned out to be wrong. I acknowledge that and accept it. I simply point out, such evidence was agreed by the whole international community, not least because Saddam had used such weapons against his own people and neighbouring countries.

The money from Iraqi oil will be yours - it will no longer be used by Saddam Hussein for his own benefit

Conflict is not inevitable, but disarmament is... everyone now accepts that if there is a default by Saddam the international community must act to enforce its will.

The police and security services are saying this is absolutely necessary for the security of the country

I want to see the British troops to thank them for their magnificent performance during the Gulf conflict,

I learnt a lot in government, and I've learnt a lot since leaving government. The kind of journey of being in government is that you start at your most popular and least capable, and you end at your most capable and least popular.

We've seen the reality of Saddam's regime: his thugs prepared to kill their own people, the parading of prisoners of war and now the release of those pictures of executed British soldiers.

As so often before on the courage and determination of British men and women serving our country the fate of many nations rest.