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Andrew Mitchell Quotes

Andrew Mitchell quotes

British Politician March 23, 1956

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Britain, today, educates 4.8 million primary school children in Britain. And we educate five million primary school children around the developing world, at a cost of 2.5 per cent of what we spend on British children. Andrew Mitchell
There is a legitimate role for development education in the UK, but I do not believe these projects give the taxpayer value for money. Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell quote: "Climate change is having a dramatic effect on the ground."
Climate change is having a dramatic effect on the ground. Andrew Mitchell
My top priority will be to secure maximum value for money in aid through greater transparency, rigorous independent evaluation and an unremitting focus on results. Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell quote: "You can see how an increase in the water level would wipe out..."
You can see how an increase in the water level would wipe out hundreds of thousands of people's homes. Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell quote: "Libyans have to work together for a new Libya. They should..."
Libyans have to work together for a new Libya. They should keep in place the sinews of security. Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell quote: "My argument is that charity does indeed start at home, but it..."
My argument is that charity does indeed start at home, but it doesn't stop there. Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell quote: "It is vital that the entire international system is ready to..."
It is vital that the entire international system is ready to meet the challenges of future disasters. Andrew Mitchell
There's nothing to be said for opposition. You can only talk about things and you can lay your plans. You can't actually achieve very much; you have to be in government for that. Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell quote: "It is conflict overall that mires people in poverty. That is..."
It is conflict overall that mires people in poverty. That is the first law of development. Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell quote: "In India there are more poor people in three states... than..."
In India there are more poor people in three states... than there are in the whole of sub-Saharan Africa. Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell quote: "Britain is doing brilliant things around the world and that is..."
Britain is doing brilliant things around the world and that is why I described as a 'superpower on development.' Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell quote: "Tackling deprivation around the world is a moral imperative..."
Tackling deprivation around the world is a moral imperative and firmly in Britain's national interest. Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell quote: "The UK public have repeatedly shown enormous generosity to..."
The UK public have repeatedly shown enormous generosity to those in need. Andrew Mitchell
All of Britain's aid is spent in Britain's national interests, and some of it contributes to Britain's national security as well. Andrew Mitchell

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