Quotes By Charles Kennedy
There stands no contradiction between giving voice to legitimate anxiety and at the same time, as and when exchange of fire commences, looking to the rest of the country, as well as all of us in the House, to give full moral support to our forces.
Charles Kennedy
We should have high expectations of our children, but politicians should not tell teachers how to meet them.
Charles Kennedy
We Liberal Democrats believe in dialogue. We believe in cooperation with both sides of industry and between both sides of industry. And we believe in the language of cooperation. We reject the language of confrontation.
Charles Kennedy
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
For any new leader of any party at any given time it takes time if you are not in government to establish yourself.
Charles Kennedy
Three simple words - freedom, justice and honesty. These sum up what the Liberal Democrats stand for.
Charles Kennedy
I think that former leaders are best seen occasionally and not too often heard - particularly on the subject of their successors!
Charles Kennedy
There is no satisfaction to be derived from having had many of our arguments borne out by events.
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 believe that access to a university education should be based on the ability to learn, not what people can afford. I think there is no more nauseating a sight than politicians pulling up the ladder of opportunity behind them.
Charles Kennedy
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
To run an effective political party you need a degree of tribalism, it's the glue that holds everyone together.
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
I should do something about the cigarettes; I quite accept that it's bad for your health, but you know a moderate tipple is positively beneficial and, at certain times, absolutely essential.
Charles Kennedy
I'm not someone who dwells upon past events, taking the view that life is too short.
Charles Kennedy
The point never to lose sight of is to be guided by the correct thing, as you see it. It's the only way to approach such profound matters and retain your integrity.
Charles Kennedy
There are hard choices to be made in balancing the country's security and an individual's liberties. But it is a choice that has to be faced.
Charles Kennedy
Yes, you need substance in politics - but I think your style also says something about how you arrive at some of your conclusions.
Charles Kennedy
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
I can hardly think of an occasion when I've got into a stand-up fight with any political opponent. I've got my views, people know what they are, they can agree or they can choose to disagree. I'm not going to waste time just rubbishing everybody else.
Charles Kennedy
I couldn't imagine a day without music. It relaxes and stimulates me in equal measure and I hate the sound of silence - the concept, I mean, not the track by Simon and Garfunkel.
Charles Kennedy
Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do without. They have contributed hugely to Britain's success.
Charles Kennedy
I will go out of this world feet first with my Lib Dem membership card in my pocket.
Charles Kennedy
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