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41 quotes by Charles Kennedy

The Right Honourable Charles Kennedy MP Leader of the Liberal Democrats In office 9 August 1999 – 7 January 2006 Deputy Menzies Campbell Alan Beith Preceded by Paddy Ashdown Succeeded by Menzies Campbell Lib Dems Leader of the House of Commons In office 1 May 1997 – 9 August 1999 Leader Paddy Ashdown Succeeded by Alan Beith President of the Liberal Democrats In office 1 January 1991 – 31 December 1994 Leader Paddy Ashdown Preceded...
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I'm not someone who dwells upon past events, taking the view that life is too short.

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Courage is a peculiar kind of fear.

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Three simple words - freedom, justice and honesty. These sum up what the Liberal Democrats stand for.

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We should have high expectations of our children, but politicians should not tell teachers how to meet them.

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The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected.

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To run an effective political party you need a degree of tribalism, it's the glue that holds everyone together.

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I will go out of this world feet first with my Lib Dem membership card in my pocket.

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Politics is much too serious to be taken too seriously; equally, there are many aspects of it so laughable as to be lamentable.

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Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do without. They have contributed hugely to Britain's success.

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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... →

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With 24-hour news... the story moves on with the media.

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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... →

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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... →

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