There is no satisfaction to be derived from having had many of our arguments borne out by events. Charles Kennedy argumentbearderive Change image and share on social
It has been the greatest privilege of my adult and public life to have served, for 32 years, as the Member of Parliament for our local Highlands and Islands communities. Charles Kennedy adultcommunitygreat Change image and share on social
Quality of life actually begins at home - it's in your street, around your community. Charles Kennedy begincommunityhome Change image and share on social
Politics means facing up to hard choices and facing down prejudice, short-termism, the easy, tempting court of knee-jerk public reaction. Charles Kennedy choicecourteasy Change image and share on social
Soon after the 1997 election, I argued that there was no inverse law of political gravity which said that everything which went down had to come back up. Charles Kennedy arguebackelection Change image and share on social
It is the government's fundamental duty to ensure the security of every individual citizen. Charles Kennedy citizendutyensure Change image and share on social
It would be a tragedy if the remarkable international coalition against terrorism, successfully marshalled in the aftermath of 11 September, were to fragment over a unilateral U.S. strike against Baghdad. Charles Kennedy aftermathbaghdadcoalition share on social
It must be a judge - never a politician - who decides whether someone is to be locked up. Charles Kennedy decidejudgelock Change image and share on social
People have a huge desire to be listened to, for politicians to take the time to understand their problems. Charles Kennedy desirehugelisten Change image and share on social
Westminster is a jungle - and the hunter can always smell fear on its prey. Charles Kennedy fearhunterjungle Change image and share on social