Perhaps that should give some indication that I'm doing it because I believe in it, and because I believe it really is important.

I believe the bicentenary offers us a chance not just to say how profoundly shameful the slave trade was - how we condemn its existence utterly and praise those who fought for its abolition - but also to express our deep sorrow that it could ever have happened and rejoice at the better times we live in today

people are going to believe that they are a real threat to our world stability and security.

People know where I stand in the Labour party and what I believe in.

We are ready to discuss issues with Pakistan -- all issues, including Jammu and Kashmir, ... India stands for dialogue. We believe in an exchange of views. We believe in negotiations to solve problems.

Do I know I'm right? Judgments aren't the same as facts. Instinct is not science. I'm like any other human being, as fallible and as capable of being wrong. I only know what I believe.

When people look back on this time and look back on this conflict, I honestly believe they will see this as one of the defining moments of our century. And you did it,

The president listened to the concerns of the prime minister and we believe that this is the best way forward,