To run an effective political party you need a degree of tribalism, it's the glue that holds everyone together. Charles Kennedy More Quotes by Charles Kennedy More Quotes From Charles Kennedy Courage is a peculiar kind of fear. Charles Kennedy bravery courage fear Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do without. They have contributed hugely to Britain's success. Charles Kennedy immigrants britain skills Three simple words - freedom, justice and honesty. These sum up what the Liberal Democrats stand for. Charles Kennedy honesty simple justice Paddy Ashdown is the only party leader who's a trained killer. Although, to be fair, Mrs Thatcher was self taught. Charles Kennedy party leader self If you were to describe me as teetotal, on behalf of my constituency I'd have to sue; that would lose me every vote in the Highlands. Charles Kennedy describe-me behalf vote Politics is much too serious to be taken too seriously; equally, there are many aspects of it so laughable as to be lamentable. Charles Kennedy aspect serious taken 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 records age thinking The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected. Charles Kennedy one-thing wells unexpected Further Education should be about the ability to learn, not the ability to pay - everyone who is able should have the opportunity, regardless of their family background. I don't want to see students struggling with huge debts or frightened off even going to university in the first place. Charles Kennedy struggle should-have opportunity I want to see far more decisions taken far closer to the patients, the passengers and the pupils. Far more power for locally and regionally elected politicians who understand best the needs of their areas. And far more say too for the dedicated staff at all levels in health and education. Charles Kennedy taken decision needs I have never once been persuaded as to the causal link between the Iraqi regime, al-Qaeda and September 11. I do believe the impact of war under these circumstances is bound to weaken the international coalition against terrorism itself. Charles Kennedy impact war believe It is true that I entered parliament at the age of 23, and have now been representing the people of my constituency for over twenty years. Charles Kennedy age people years You won't catch Liberal Democrats describing trade unionists as wreckers. Charles Kennedy describing democrat trade I am genuinely not an over-the-top kind of person about politics or anything else. Charles Kennedy over-the-top kind persons I don't want a headline saying 'Kennedy suggests this or implies that.' Charles Kennedy headlines want I'm a lifelong believer in trade unionism. Charles Kennedy lifelong believer trade I think that former leaders are best seen occasionally and not too often heard - particularly on the subject of their successors! Charles Kennedy former leader thinking Politicians are good at saying how Government must do more, but we must also think carefully about where Government should do less. Charles Kennedy politician government thinking Actually, I think it's quite sensible not to take yourself too seriously. Charles Kennedy sensible thinking We should have high expectations of our children, but politicians should not tell teachers how to meet them. Charles Kennedy should-have teacher children
