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I believe when the country feels threatened it is important that we are seen to be working together to find an appropriate structure for dealing with terrorists in our midst.
Charles Kennedy -
I don't actually subscribe to the view that all power corrupts. But absolute power - when secured on the back of massive parliamentary majorities, which don't reflect the balance of political opinion in the country - can corrupt absolutely.
Charles Kennedy
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I don't want a headline saying 'Kennedy suggests this or implies that.'
Charles Kennedy -
My approach is always to try to be straight with people, especially about what my party can achieve.
Charles Kennedy -
The quicker we get rid of the lobby system the better for all of us. I don't think in this day and age it is tenable to have these nods and winks, and on-the-record and off-the-record briefings.
Charles Kennedy -
We believe that government in Britain should improve the quality of people's lives and improve the quality of our public services in every local community.
Charles Kennedy -
In my view, as a country we need to rediscover some of that skepticism about government and revisit that libertarian agenda.
Charles Kennedy -
Many people want to scale back their working hours as they near the end of their careers, but not necessarily to give up work altogether.
Charles Kennedy
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It is my determination that we, as a party, continue to make that fundamental restatement of liberal values in the politics of our country.
Charles Kennedy -
In my view, nations together are stronger than when they are isolated. And because they are stronger, their people are more free, not less.
Charles Kennedy -
Liberal Democracy is all about extending choice. Give people the option to decide their retirement age, and you immediately extend their freedom in a very significant way.
Charles Kennedy -
I know from my own parents how important active older people are to a local community.
Charles Kennedy -
Terrorism gravely threatens international peace and security, and as a solution, the power and apparent finality of force are seductive.
Charles Kennedy -
Just as we Liberal Democrats opposed the flawed logic of that war in Iraq - we will oppose the flawed government claim that we have to surrender our fundamental rights in order to improve our security.
Charles Kennedy
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It must be a judge - never a politician - who decides whether someone is to be locked up.
Charles Kennedy -
Music and politics are in essence about communication. Without over-stretching the analogy I do feel a sense of rhythm is important in getting your message across.
Charles Kennedy -
I want our party to step up its efforts to reflect and champion the concerns of everybody who has reached the second half of their lives.
Charles Kennedy -
When power is exercised exclusively at the centre, the result is rigidity of rules and alienation of the people subject to those rules.
Charles Kennedy -
It would be a tragedy if the remarkable international coalition against terrorism, successfully marshalled in the aftermath of 11 September, were to fragment over a unilateral U.S. strike against Baghdad.
Charles Kennedy -
I happen to consider myself a Highlander even before a Scot; I am proud to be British yet feel comfortable as a European citizen.
Charles Kennedy
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We need less theoretical debate and more practical application and acknowledgment of what Europe can and does do so that it is brought home to people in a relevant way.
Charles Kennedy -
Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do without. They have contributed hugely to Britain's success.
Charles Kennedy -
There is always a temptation for governments: see a problem and announce a quick fix.
Charles Kennedy -
I do think there is a great deal of caricature around the House of Commons. It is just that kind of place.
Charles Kennedy