One of the nuisances of the ballot is that when the oracle has spoken you never know what it means.

If you believe the doctors, nothing is wholesome; if you believe the theologians, nothing is innocent; if you believe the military, nothing is safe.

English policy is to float lazily downstream, occasionally putting out a diplomatic boathook to avoid collisions.

We are part of the community of Europe and we must do our duty as such.

I rank myself no higher in the scheme of things than a policeman - whose utility would disappear if there were no criminals.

If you believe the doctors, nothing is wholesome; if you believe the theologians, nothing is innocent; if you believe the military, nothing is safe.