Charles Kennedy Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I will go out of this world feet first with my Lib Dem membership card in my pocket.”

“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.”

“Immigrants provide skills that we simply cannot afford to do without. They have contributed hugely to Britain's success.”

“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.”

“My approach is always to try to be straight with people, especially about what my party can achieve.”

“The point never to lose sight of is to be guided by the correct thing, as you see it. It's the only way to approach such profound matters and retain your integrity.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I don't want a headline saying 'Kennedy suggests this or implies that.'”

“If you were to describe me as teetotal, on behalf of my constituency I'd have to sue; that would lose me every vote in the Highlands.”