It is my determination that we, as a party, continue to make that fundamental restatement of liberal values in the politics of our country.
From Charles Kennedy
It is the government's fundamental duty to ensure the security of every individual citizen.
Just as we Liberal Democrats opposed the flawed logic of that war in Iraq - we will oppose the flawed government claim that we have to surrender our fundamental rights in order to improve our security.
We believe that government in Britain should improve the quality of people's lives and improve the quality of our public services in every local community.
We believe that government in Britain should be working to restore our reputation on the international stage after Iraq and engage better within Europe.
We want a strong, vibrant economy for Britain so that we can set out a clear and affordable alternative programme for government.
We believe that government in Britain is there to protect people from terrorism and from the worst criminality, but never at the expense of our civil liberties and the basic tenets of our legal system.
If British troops are committed to action, then the nation will, of course, support them. Their courage and skill is not in doubt.
It would be a tragedy if the remarkable international coalition against terrorism, successfully marshalled in the aftermath of 11 September, were to fragment over a unilateral U.S. strike against Baghdad.
We all accept the world would be safer without Saddam's baleful dictatorship.
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