Geoff Hoon

We are well aware that he spent many hours recently tape recording various messages... we need to do a little more analysis…

— Geoff Hoon

I would be quite happy to see the Northern Alliance steam across northern Afghanistan and take Kabul.

— Geoff Hoon

I have had many Ashfield people say to me that they might not agree with my political views or my decisions but…

— Geoff Hoon

In other words, the barbaric acts carried out in this building were probably almost a matter of routine.

— Geoff Hoon

I need to maintain a home in Derbyshire and in London to be able both to represent my constituents and to fulfil…

— Geoff Hoon

Anyone who is contemplating going to Afghanistan does need to think very carefully about the consequences, both to them and their families…

— Geoff Hoon

Ministers regularly meet soldiers that have returned from operational tours to hear about their experiences, including those who have recovered from their…

— Geoff Hoon

I lived at admiralty house from 2002 until 2006 on advice from special branch on security grounds as defence secretary. The alternative…

— Geoff Hoon

European countries need to make more of a contribution in terms of defence capabilities. It is not fair?to keep turning to our…

— Geoff Hoon

Most people are flying to Heathrow because it's a hub, so they can fly on to other places, often long-distance flights. If…

— Geoff Hoon

We're investing record sums on buses and trains. We have a huge programme to encourage people to walk and cycle, and everyone…

— Geoff Hoon

I joined the Labour party because I believed in equality, in freedom of speech and in tolerance, compassion and understanding for people,…

— Geoff Hoon

The Government have made it clear that the constitutional treaty will be ratified in the UK only after a referendum.

— Geoff Hoon

I drove 3,500 miles this summer on our family holiday, we drove across 10 countries. I have driven across the United States…

— Geoff Hoon

I don't want to be a lobbyist. I want to provide strategic advice to companies. I said both of those things in…

— Geoff Hoon

The British government believes we must be resolved to disarming Saddam Hussein. It must be done before the terror weapons he possesses…

— Geoff Hoon

One day they might. I accept that in the short term the consequences are terrible. No one minimises those and I'm not…

— Geoff Hoon

Despite my involvement in difficult and sometimes controversial questions I have received consistent support from the people of Ashfield. They have recognised…

— Geoff Hoon

We assess that there is no significant threat to the UK from nuclear weapons at present, but developments continue to be monitored…

— Geoff Hoon

The Chief Whip's job is trying to make sure that the Government - and MPs elected as part of the governing party…

— Geoff Hoon

During the last economic slowdown in the 1990s, the Tories slashed infrastructure investment. I am determined not to make that mistake.

— Geoff Hoon

According to the reports we have gathered, mostly from the refugees, it appears that around 10,000 people have been killed in more…

— Geoff Hoon

My role is not to choose between safeguarding the economy and protecting the environment - it's about doing both.

— Geoff Hoon

I think anyone about to leave one job not surprisingly would use their knowledge, their experience, their skills drawn from their previous…

— Geoff Hoon