Geoff Hoon Quotes

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• According to the reports we have gathered, mostly from the refugees, it appears that around 10,000 people have been killed in more than 100 massacres.…
• The British government believes we must be resolved to disarming Saddam Hussein. It must be done before the terror weapons he possesses can be used…
• We are well aware that he spent many hours recently tape recording various messages... we need to do a little more analysis of what was…
• Anyone who is contemplating going to Afghanistan does need to think very carefully about the consequences, both to them and their families in terms of…
• I would be quite happy to see the Northern Alliance steam across northern Afghanistan and take Kabul.
• In other words, the barbaric acts carried out in this building were probably almost a matter of routine.
• The Government have made it clear that the constitutional treaty will be ratified in the UK only after a referendum.
• Ministers regularly meet soldiers that have returned from operational tours to hear about their experiences, including those who have recovered from their injuries.
• One day they might. I accept that in the short term the consequences are terrible. No one minimises those and I'm not seeking to do…
• European countries need to make more of a contribution in terms of defence capabilities. It is not fair?to keep turning to our ally in the…
• I joined the Labour party because I believed in equality, in freedom of speech and in tolerance, compassion and understanding for people, irrespective of their…
• I lived at admiralty house from 2002 until 2006 on advice from special branch on security grounds as defence secretary. The alternative of providing comprehensive…
• I need to maintain a home in Derbyshire and in London to be able both to represent my constituents and to fulfil my responsibilities as…
• Despite my involvement in difficult and sometimes controversial questions I have received consistent support from the people of Ashfield. They have recognised that it is…
• I have had many Ashfield people say to me that they might not agree with my political views or my decisions but that they supported…
• During the last economic slowdown in the 1990s, the Tories slashed infrastructure investment. I am determined not to make that mistake.
• I drove 3,500 miles this summer on our family holiday, we drove across 10 countries. I have driven across the United States four times. I…

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