As a minister, you shouldn't imagine you know better than the technical experts in your ministry. In the end you're there to apply the political stamp of approval.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I want a minister to be in charge of a line department so they have clear political accountability.
I now know what to do; I know how decisions can be made. I know how you can drive ministers and their departments to actually make decisions and bring results.
I've been a minister and I know how cautious you have to be.
I fully understand the expectations of the state governments. Thus, I am better placed to work closely with the chief ministers.
I have no great urge to be minister of this or minister of that, but instead would feel incredible blessed to have the opportunity to be a champion for a constituency and fight for their cause.
No-one is forced to stand for Parliament; no-one is compelled to become a minister. If you take on those roles, which are great privileges, you also take on big responsibilities.
I'm not a minister, I'm not a philosopher, I'm not a politician, I'm in another category.
If our system of cabinet government is to work effectively, the prime minister of the day must appoint ministers he or she trusts and then leave them to carry out that policy.
Our first remark on this subject is that the ministry is an office, and not merely a work.
I'm a minister, and I serve as a minister in addition to being a university professor.
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