Charles Kennedy Believe Quotations

We actually believe in hope. But hope requires purpose. And purpose requires direction.

I have never once been persuaded as to the causal link between the Iraqi regime, al-Qaeda and September 11. I do believe the impact of war under these circumstances is bound to weaken the international coalition against terrorism itself ...

We Liberal Democrats believe in dialogue. We believe in cooperation with both sides of industry and between both sides of industry. And we believe in the language of cooperation. We reject the language of confrontation.

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.

I'm a lifelong believer in trade unionism.

We believe that government in Britain should improve the quality of people's lives and improve the quality of our public services in every local community.

We believe that government in Britain should be working to restore our reputation on the international stage after Iraq and engage better within Europe.

We believe that government in Britain is there to protect people from terrorism and from the worst criminality, but never at the expense of our civil liberties and the basic tenets of our legal system.

We Liberal Democrats don't believe we should use the tax structure to champion just one type of family.

I believe that our country is a richer, more vibrant society precisely because it is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic society.

I believe when the country feels threatened it is important that we are seen to be working together to find an appropriate structure for dealing with terrorists in our midst.