Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown
James Gordon Brownis a British politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 to 2010. He previously served as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Blair Government from 1997 to 2007. Brown was a Member of Parliamentfrom 1983 to 2015, first for Dunfermline East and later for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth20 February 1951
CityGiffnock, Scotland
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We are conscious of the abject poverty that so many countries and individuals face. We're being driven forward by the urgent need to act,
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(The proposals) recognize her concern for children and their families in times of sickness, when practical support and advice can often be as important as medical treatment,
We spend more on cows than the poor.
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For we can now understand why it was that a man true to his conscience, in circumstances of such controversy, leave government in a way that not only manifested an absence of rancor but won applause, not just from those who agreed with him but those who disagreed with him.
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If it is true, this is unacceptable behavior. Those who are responsible will be brought to trial.
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We are determined to get fast, effective action as we can on debt relief, and of course we are determined to reduce the risks from financial crises that are borne by the poor in so many cases.
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The only way we have to compete is by moving in the high value services, high tech industries.
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We are talking about a new deal between the rich countries and poor countries of the world.
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We have invited the commission and the ... bank to take forward technical work on a European support package, including discussions with other international partners to establish a loan guarantee scheme for small businesses,
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OPEC must respond at its meeting on 19 September to rising demand by raising production.
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OPEC is a cartel, of course, and I think it is under challenge, ... You have got a cartel that has limited production in the past and has been slow to respond to rising demand.
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Our financial discipline has made extra resources available.
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It is absolutely critical that we take the actions having agreed that action is necessary,
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I think you've seen that ministers around the world have been affected by the strength of public opinion, churches, faith groups, and it does have an impact.