David Blunkett Quotes & Sayings (Page 7)

“Parents don't believe that lifting life-chances in one school means reducing them in another.”

“Politics is only worthwhile if you are doing what you believe, regardless of the slings and arrows.”

“Privacy is a right, but as in any democratic society, it is not an absolute right.”

“The government wants to be able to attack extremism and hatred wherever it occurs.”

“Throughout my political life, I've not been a stranger to controversy.”

“We need to reaffirm that politics is not merely compatible with economic progress and development in the 21st century, but essential to it.”

“Judy, we think that since the 11th of September, 2001, we've faced a similar heightened threat level. And we've been enhancing both the exchange of intelligence and security information and the assessment of that information, because that's the crucial element.”

“I love the walk although my security team weren't too sure to begin with but I was anxious to be able to lead a near normal life. Whilst walking I do get the chance to meet people and keep in touch.”

“Yes, it will go through the disciplines that all puppies go through including house training and puppy walking, then at twelve month old it the training becomes a lot more rigorous which has to be done carefully otherwise you are in danger of stressing the dog.”

“As a former home secretary, I have access to and knowledge of the workings of the system in a way that individuals unfamiliar with the courts can never hope to have.”