It is conflict overall that mires people in poverty. That is the first law of development.

The UK public have repeatedly shown enormous generosity to those in need.

Tackling deprivation around the world is a moral imperative and firmly in Britain's national interest.

All of Britain's aid is spent in Britain's national interests, and some of it contributes to Britain's national security as well.

My daughter finished high school the same month I got my master's degree. I'm glad I didn't know when I gave birth to her at 21 what it would cost in terms of time, money and sacrifice to bring her to that graduation day.

Individual and national rights to wealth rest on the basis of civil and international law, or at least of custom that has the force of law.

Capital punishment is as fundamentally wrong as a cure for crime as charity is wrong as a cure for poverty.

Part of America's greatness is its willingness to care for those who are truly in need. But those who defraud the system take money and resources away not only from American taxpayers but also from those who truly need help.