In my view, as a country we need to rediscover some of that skepticism about government and revisit that libertarian agenda. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
It is the government's fundamental duty to ensure the security of every individual citizen. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
Valuing public servants would boost morale among those on the front line of implementing government policy. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
We believe that government in Britain should be working to restore our reputation on the international stage after Iraq and engage better… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
For any new leader of any party at any given time it takes time if you are not in government to establish… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
We want a strong, vibrant economy for Britain so that we can set out a clear and affordable alternative programme for government. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
We believe that government in Britain should improve the quality of people's lives and improve the quality of our public services in… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
There is always a temptation for governments: see a problem and announce a quick fix. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
During my campaign, people of my age and younger said consistently that they would not vote because their votes simply no longer… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
We believe that government in Britain is there to protect people from terrorism and from the worst criminality, but never at the… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
The government's instinct is to shroud itself in secrecy - to act like the office of a president instead of as a… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
Just as we Liberal Democrats opposed the flawed logic of that war in Iraq - we will oppose the flawed government claim… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
Useful lessons can be learned from our more successful local authorities - as you move into government, it is even more imperative… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
We need a liberal agenda in which government resists the temptation to interfere in the lives of individuals but is equally determined… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
Politicians are good at saying how Government must do more, but we must also think carefully about where Government should do less. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
No government body is more notorious for over-legislation than the Department of Trade and Industry. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
Only the Liberal Democrats have probed the government's failings consistently, thoroughly and effectively. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
Politics means facing up to hard choices and facing down prejudice, short-termism, the easy, tempting court of knee-jerk public reaction. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
It would be a tragedy if the remarkable international coalition against terrorism, successfully marshalled in the aftermath of 11 September, were to fragment over… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
Speaking to numerous teachers and nurses, I am consistently struck by the sense of mission they have about their work. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
Three simple words - freedom, justice and honesty. These sum up what the Liberal Democrats stand for. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
I happen to consider myself a Highlander even before a Scot; I am proud to be British yet feel comfortable as a European citizen. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
Some ministers are fond of talking about a return to Victorian values. We must realise that those Victorian values are being expressed by some… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
I have never once been persuaded as to the causal link between the Iraqi regime, al-Qaeda and September 11. I do believe the impact… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
I'm not someone who dwells upon past events, taking the view that life is too short — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
Ours is a stable country. Ours is a sensible country. And ours is a fundamentally decent country. — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
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 Copy Share
We need less theoretical debate and more practical application and acknowledgment of what Europe can and does do so that it is brought home… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
We need a liberal agenda in which government resists the temptation to interfere in the lives of individuals but is equally determined to play… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
I couldn't imagine a day without music. It relaxes and stimulates me in equal measure and I hate the sound of silence - the… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
Soon after the 1997 election, I argued that there was no inverse law of political gravity which said that everything which went down had… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share
