History Quote by Charles Kennedy

Politics means facing up to hard choices and facing down prejudice, short-termism, the easy, tempting court of knee-jerk public reaction.

— Charles Kennedy

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

Speaking to numerous teachers and nurses, I am consistently struck by the sense of mission they have about their work.

— Charles Kennedy

Terror can never be defeated by force alone.

— Charles Kennedy

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

— Charles Kennedy

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

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

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

I'm not someone who dwells upon past events, taking the view that life is too short

— Charles Kennedy

Ours is a stable country. Ours is a sensible country. And ours is a fundamentally decent country.

— 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

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