Ours is a stable country. Ours is a sensible country. And ours is a fundamentally decent country.
From Charles Kennedy
A society which is liberal democratic cannot have public policy determined upon the basis of who has got the loudest voice - or who can brings things to a halt.
We are no longer a nation of one church; we are a nation of many churches.
Gratification and happiness are becoming important measures of our quality of life.
We Liberal Democrats don't believe we should use the tax structure to champion just one type of family.
I believe when the country feels threatened it is important that we are seen to be working together to find an appropriate structure for dealing with terrorists in our midst.
There is always a temptation for governments: see a problem and announce a quick fix.
The late Roy Jenkins was both a mentor and a personal friend. He was a man of both phenomenal intellect and political achievement in equal measure.
Professionally I would say taking up my constituents' problems is something I continue to enjoy after 22 years as an MP.
Terrorism gravely threatens international peace and security, and as a solution, the power and apparent finality of force are seductive.
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