Iain Duncan Smith Quotes & Sayings (Page 6)

“Over the years the political establishment has frowned if a mainstream politician mentions marriage.”

“People work hard.”

“The financial costs of family breakdown are incredibly high.”

“There is nothing people can throw at me to say: 'Do this, do that.'”

“Government cannot do it all. As we work hard to break welfare dependency and get young people ready for the labour market, we need businesses to give them a chance and not just fall back on labour from abroad.”

“With participation in politics so low at the moment I think Christians should ensure their views are represented at all levels and not leave it to others.”

“I do not believe the picture that some people paint of Scottish towns dependent on welfare. Every time I come here, I meet people who are determined to get into work. Who, with the right help are desperate to get off benefits, support their family and set an example for their children.”

“We have to ensure that our immigration system works in the interests of Britain, enabling us to make a realistic promise to our young school-leavers. It is part of our contract with the British people.”

“I think that the status that you have in life should be reflected in official documents. If you are married, fine, if you are living with someone, fine, if you are single, fine. We don't want to tell people how to live their lives.”

“We do need to have a little bit more protection and sensibility around pensioners. They are remarkable. They gave so much. We need to make sure we do our best by them.”