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Charles Kennedy Quotes

Charles Kennedy quotes

British Politician November 25, 1959

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Charles Kennedy quote: "I'm not someone who dwells upon past events, taking the view..."
I'm not someone who dwells upon past events, taking the view that life is too short. Charles Kennedy
Further Education should be about the ability to learn, not the ability to pay - everyone who is able should have the opportunity, regardless of their family background. I don't want to see students struggling with huge debts or frightened off even going to university in the first place. Charles Kennedy
I should do something about the cigarettes; I quite accept that it's bad for your health, but you know a moderate tipple is positively beneficial and, at certain times, absolutely essential. Charles Kennedy
I want to see far more decisions taken far closer to the patients, the passengers and the pupils. Far more power for locally and regionally elected politicians who understand best the needs of their areas. And far more say too for the dedicated staff at all levels in health and education. Charles Kennedy
I think that former leaders are best seen occasionally and not too often heard - particularly on the subject of their successors! Charles Kennedy
I believe that access to a university education should be based on the ability to learn, not what people can afford. I think there is no more nauseating a sight than politicians pulling up the ladder of opportunity behind them. Charles Kennedy
Charles Kennedy quote: "Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do..."
Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do without. They have contributed hugely to Britain's success. Charles Kennedy
Charles Kennedy quote: "We would all rather see Iraq resolved successfully."
We would all rather see Iraq resolved successfully. Charles Kennedy
There stands no contradiction between giving voice to legitimate anxiety and at the same time, as and when exchange of fire commences, looking to the rest of the country, as well as all of us in the House, to give full moral support to our forces. Charles Kennedy
Charles Kennedy quote: "With 24-hour news... the story moves on with the media."
With 24-hour news... the story moves on with the media. Charles Kennedy
I can hardly think of an occasion when I've got into a stand-up fight with any political opponent. I've got my views, people know what they are, they can agree or they can choose to disagree. I'm not going to waste time just rubbishing everybody else. Charles Kennedy
Charles Kennedy quote: "We should have high expectations of our children, but..."
We should have high expectations of our children, but politicians should not tell teachers how to meet them. Charles Kennedy
Politicians are good at saying how Government must do more, but we must also think carefully about where Government should do less. Charles Kennedy
Music and politics are in essence about communication. Without over-stretching the analogy I do feel a sense of rhythm is important in getting your message across. Charles Kennedy
I couldn't imagine a day without music. It relaxes and stimulates me in equal measure and I hate the sound of silence - the concept, I mean, not the track by Simon and Garfunkel. Charles Kennedy

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