I didn't much like being in Parliament physically. I found it a bit depressing. It's very dark and heavy. I like being out and about.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
When you first come into Parliament, it's a daunting place because you feel you've so much to learn. Once you've been re-elected, you feel much more confident. It just gives you a bit of a boost.
I still cherish the memory of walking into the Parliament for the first time.
I ended up in Parliament and soon discovered that emotion really doesn't have any place in politics. It's a much more intricate and complicated game, and I just didn't know how to play it.
I had almost forgotten to tell you that I have already been to the Parliament House; and yet this is of most importance. For, had I seen nothing else in England but this, I should have thought my journey thither amply rewarded.
Basically, I have no place in organized politics. By coming to the British Parliament, I've allowed the people to sacrifice me at the top and let go the more effective job I should be doing at the bottom.
One consistent thing in an otherwise inconsistent career is that I've always been passionate about parliament.
I've been in Parliament since 1983, and I've been involved in many issues over the time.
I knew quite a lot about politics before I went to Parliament.
We all know what Parliament is, and we are all ashamed of it.
A Parliament is nothing less than a big meeting of more or less idle people.
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