Charles Kennedy
Charles Kennedy
Charles Peter Kennedywas a British Liberal Democrat politician, who was Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1999 to 2006 and a Member of Parliamentfrom 1983 to 2015, latterly for the Ross, Skye and Lochaber constituency...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth25 November 1959
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Speaking to numerous teachers and nurses, I am consistently struck by the sense of mission they have about their work.
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The way to defeat international terrorism is through international cooperation based on international law, clear intelligence, and a measured and appropriate military response.
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Democracy demands trust. It demands that sense of mutual understanding. And - it's a two way street. You've got to give - as much as you take.
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We actually believe in hope. But hope requires purpose. And purpose requires direction.
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We have a Scottish Parliament and National Assembly for Wales, both elected by fairer votes - involving proportional representation.
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Look, I have already said I am not going to put any artificial limits on our ambitions this time around
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Like John Major in her wake, Thatcher was convinced that she understood the Scots - yet couldn't understand why we remained so stubbornly resistant towards the notion of understanding her.
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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.
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I will be joining the campaign with a song in my heart, with a spring in my step
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Terrorism gravely threatens international peace and security, and as a solution, the power and apparent finality of force are seductive.
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Terror can never be defeated by force alone.
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We need a liberal agenda in which government resists the temptation to interfere in the lives of individuals but is equally determined to play an active role where creative action can advance the liberties of all.
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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.
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Over the past 18 months I've been coming to terms with and seeking to cope with a drinking problem, and I've come to learn through that process that a drink problem is a serious problem indeed.