Most successful politicians don't let the job swamp their lives.

A generous basic state pension is the least a civilized society should offer those who have worked hard and saved through their whole lives.

Every day, I genuinely count my blessings. One of the greatest things in life is to do a job you really enjoy.

Of all the public services, education is the one I'm most interested in. You get a more dynamic economy, you deal with most social problems, and it's morally right.

Most successful American politicians look well-fed on endorsements, campaign contributions and chicken dinners.

Providing great schooling is the single most important thing we can do to help any child from a disadvantaged background succeed. It's also the single most important thing we can do to boost the long-term productivity of our economy.