Well obviously the economy is critical to everything we do and we need to get the economy back in shape, the deficit down, the debt paid off, so that the economy can grow again and grow properly. Iain Duncan Smith More Quotes by Iain Duncan Smith More Quotes From Iain Duncan Smith What happened I think on Sept. 11 was we were given graphic and clear evidence that things had changed. Iain Duncan Smith sept-11 given thinking For those who are able to work, work has to be seen as the best route out of poverty. For work is not just about more money - it is transformative. It's about taking responsibility for yourself and your family. Iain Duncan Smith poverty able responsibility If you look at the footballers, you look at our celebrity culture, we seem to be saying, 'This is the way you want to be'. We seem to be a society that celebrates all the wrong people. Iain Duncan Smith culture people looks If you knowingly and willingly embark on criminal behaviour, the consequences of that should be... that you lose some of your benefits under the current system Iain Duncan Smith criminals benefits behaviour Kids are meant to believe that their stepping stone to massive money is 'The X Factor.' Iain Duncan Smith stones believe kids The number one priority now is reducing the deficit that they [Labour] left us - the biggest deficit since the Second World War. Iain Duncan Smith priorities numbers war I hate this argument that says little Britain or something outside, or Britain is part of a wider Europe. We can both be within our trading relationships within Europe but we can also be a fantastic global trader. Iain Duncan Smith hate littles europe Well football teams are perhaps easier to control than political parties, I'm sure the Prime Minister would agree with me, but yeah I think every team needs discipline and a sense of self-belief and that's important, that's what leadership's all about. Iain Duncan Smith party team football Too many couples break up without understanding the consequences for their families. Iain Duncan Smith couple break understanding There is nothing people can throw at me to say: Do this, do that. Iain Duncan Smith people We do need to have a little bit more protection and sensibility around pensioners. They are remarkable. They gave so much. We need to make sure we do our best by them. Iain Duncan Smith protection littles needs By measuring the proportion of children living with the same parents from birth and whether their parents report a good quality relationship we are driving home the message that social programmes should promote family stability and avert breakdown. Iain Duncan Smith parent home children With participation in politics so low at the moment I think Christians should ensure their views are represented at all levels and not leave it to others. Iain Duncan Smith christian views thinking I think almost every political leader is always told that the next speech they make is the most crucial one. Iain Duncan Smith political leader thinking Balance is if you try hard, you work hard then the rewards are in balance with what you put in and what is available. Iain Duncan Smith balance hard-work trying Aspiration, it seems, is in danger of becoming the preserve of the wealthy. Iain Duncan Smith aspiration becoming danger A good proportion of foreign nationals in jobs in the UK are in semi or low-skilled occupations. Iain Duncan Smith occupation lows jobs Every parent wants to know that their children are protected against those who have a particular agenda until they get old enough to make decisions for themselves. Iain Duncan Smith parent decision children [Andrea] Leadsom has compassion ... a real steel and a real determination and that velvet glove of compassion that she really cares about people. Iain Duncan Smith determination compassion real I am also incredibly proud of my party because today we have two strong woman candidates going to the country, we will have a women PM and it is the Conservative party yet again leading the way on this and it says to women all over the country you can get to the top. Iain Duncan Smith strong-women party country
