I like Mr. Gorbachev, we can do business together.

Let’s make it clear: the Conservative Party has no plans for new NHS charges.

I’m also very much aware that it is you who brought democracy to Chile, you set up a constitution suitable for democracy, you put it into effect, elections were held, and then, in accordance with the result, you stepped down.

Consensus is the process of abandoning all beliefs, principles, values and policies in search of something in which no one believes, but to which no one objects. – Margaret Thatcher.

We are very fortunate to have someone else’s weapons stationed on our soil, to fight those targeted on us.

The battle for women’s rights has largely been won. The days when they were demanded and discussed in strident tones should be gone forever. I hate those strident tones we hear from some Women’s Libbers.

It is in a country’s interests to keep faith with its allies. States in this sense are like people. If you have a reputation for exacting favors and not returning them, the favours dry up.

If you have a sense of purpose and a sense of direction, I believe people will follow you. Democracy isn’t just about deducing what the people want. Democracy is leading the people as well.

You turn if you want to. The Lady’s not for turning.

I do believe that political arrangements which are based upon violence, intimidation and theft will eventually break down – and will deserve to do so.