Just as we Liberal Democrats opposed the flawed logic of that war in Iraq - we will oppose the flawed government claim that we have to surrender our fundamental rights in order to improve our security. Charles Kennedy claimdemocratflawed share on social
The growing influence of focus groups means we are all in danger of being excessively cowed by their feedback. Charles Kennedy cowdangerexcessively Change image and share on social
Ours is a stable country. Ours is a sensible country. And ours is a fundamentally decent country. Charles Kennedy countrydecentfundamentally Change image and share on social
There are hard choices to be made in balancing the country's security and an individual's liberties. But it is a choice that has to be faced. Charles Kennedy balancechoicecountry Change image and share on social
Useful lessons can be learned from our more successful local authorities - as you move into government, it is even more imperative to communicate speedily and persuasively with your members and your voters. Charles Kennedy authoritycommunicategovernment share on social
I happen to consider myself a Highlander even before a Scot; I am proud to be British yet feel comfortable as a European citizen. Charles Kennedy britishcitizencomfortable Change image and share on social
I'm a fully paid-up member of the human race. Charles Kennedy fullyhumanmember Change image and share on social
Yes, you need substance in politics - but I think your style also says something about how you arrive at some of your conclusions. Charles Kennedy arriveconclusionpolitic Change image and share on social
I can hardly think of an occasion when I've got into a stand-up fight with any political opponent. I've got my views, people know what they are, they can agree or they can choose to disagree. I'm not going to waste time just rubbishing everybody else. Charles Kennedy agreechoosedisagree share on social
I couldn't imagine a day without music. It relaxes and stimulates me in equal measure and I hate the sound of silence - the concept, I mean, not the track by Simon and Garfunkel. Charles Kennedy conceptdayequal Change image and share on social
