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I am a social liberal.
I believe in public services.
Autism is a very serious condition.
I get a lot of letters from people.
I want to see genuine talent rewarded.
I'm not going out to parties every night.
Britain can only spend what it can afford.
Britain is China's best partner in the West.
If the country's poorer, it's got less money.
I want to see families with lower energy bills.
I want London to be the global sporting capital.
I serve at the discretion of the prime minister.
In football, as in politics, resilience pays off.
I very much support financial education in schools.
Tax cuts should be for life, not just for Christmas.
Britain needs a tough, strong financial conduct regulator.
I think you can look at the British economy with confidence.
The police protect us, and we're going to protect the police.
I think the British people have a strong sense of what is fair.
Most successful politicians don't let the job swamp their lives.
It was the Conservatives who first protected people in the mills.
The rise in world oil prices has been larger than anyone forecast.
Cutting budget deficits can never be just an exercise in economics.
Brexit is for the richest in our country: they can afford recessions.
It's in our interests that the euro is a successful, strong currency.
It's not easy cutting welfare bills. It's not easy cutting the deficit.
If we don't get a grip on government spending, there will be no growth.
We have supported the banks, they should be supporting the economy now.
British taxpayers should not bear the costs of problems in the Eurozone.
I do not want Britain to turn its back on Europe or the rest of the world.
Some things never change, suck up to the government and you get an honour.
Every day as Chancellor I see alerts telling me of risks around the world.
In opposition, you move to the centre. In government, you move the centre.
Britain has no divine right to be one of the richest countries in the world.
I would say I have taken substantive action to make things easier for people.
The biggest single thing that has lifted people out of poverty is free trade.
I have done everything I can to move Britain out of the financial danger zone.
Believe me, I understand that most higher rate taxpayers are not the super-rich.
I didn't come from a traditional Tory background; it was urban and metropolitan.
You cannot tackle Britain's debts without tackling the unreformed welfare system.
No ifs, no buts - we will not share the pound if Scotland separates from the U.K.
One of London's massive strengths is its sporting prowess, its great football teams.
I've always thought that good politics follows from good economics and good policies.
The threat from terrorists - from extreme ideologies - needs to be challenged head-on.
Everyone in our society has had to make a contribution towards dealing with the debts.
I want Britain to be a global financial centre but I want it to be properly regulated.
I want Britain to be the home of successful competitive and stable financial services.
It's normally the kiss of death to be identified as a rising star, or someone to watch.
I reject absolutely the idea that people should know their place, and know their class.
If you're looking for ways to cut waste in government, you can start with John Prescott.