"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."

"I think the British people are very, very attached to the idea that the health service is free at the point of use. But there is no reason why every doctor, nurse and teacher in this country has to be employed by the state."

"Everyone in our society has had to make a contribution towards dealing with the debts."

"It's normally the kiss of death to be identified as a rising star, or someone to watch."

"Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever."

"For the sake of our health, our children and grandchildren and even our economic well-being, we must make protecting the planet our top priority."

"I don't think healthcare's a right. The only right you have is the ability to go out on an even playing field and work, and then purchase health insurance, or whatever it is."

"Since the 1960s, there has been a tremendous expansion of the resources available to pay for health care."