Quotes about "Politics & Government"

I realize that as the quarterback, you have to assume some sort of leadership role because you have to talk in the huddle on every play, and you're essentially giving out orders to the team. But in my mind, I have to prove myself on the field before I can start asserting a leadership role. ”

I think leadership is most effective when it's your own personality. But I feel like it's a natural progression as a quarterback, as well. ”

I remember, once I was going through Nice airport with Roger Moore, and these kids came up and asked for our autographs. Afterwards, Roger said, 'It must be very strange for you. I'm an actor, and signing autographs is part of what I do. But you're a public figure who people don't really know.' He was right. ”

I've always wanted to work in America because of those brilliant east-coast political movies of the '70s and '80s - great scripts, wonderful performances, gritty urban parable. ”

It is more important to engage the public positively with choice and competition to everyone than to be directed into a benefit for a minority. ”

As a Coalition Government, we inherited a legacy of lack of trust and confidence in political system. ”

The Transparency Bill is something we should all support - practical steps in promoting an open and accountable democracy. ”

Underperforming hospitals or units should accept that they have to improve the service they offer or that patients, quite properly, will go elsewhere. ”

We will never privatise the National Health Service. ”

You all know my commitment to the National Health Service. While I am Secretary of State, the NHS will never be fragmented, privatised or undermined. I am personally committed to an NHS which gives equal access, and excellent care. ”