We have looked at some of the failings of our country and embraced the idea that we can improve,

That is just something that he is prepared to take because he thinks the benefits to the country outweigh the political damage that might be done to him [on Blair's strong link to George W Bush]

Do I like it? No, I don't. But what can you say, it's a free country.

They live together, train together and then fly or drive to fires all over the country.

For me there is a mission for this country moving forward - there are big long-term decisions we've got to take as a nation.

We can always take a doctor's license, but let's assume that we live in a country in which, if you've paid your debt to society, that you can be rehabilitated.