Terms are like shredded wheat - two are wonderful, but three might just be too many. David Cameron shredtermwheat Change image and share on social
It does not seem to me that the steps which would be needed to make Britain - and others - more comfortable in their relationship in the European Union are inherently so outlandish or unreasonable. David Cameron britaincomfortableeuropean Change image and share on social
Taken as a whole, Europe's share of world output is projected to fall by almost a third in the next two decades. This is the competitiveness challenge - and much of our weakness in meeting it is self-inflicted. Complex rules restricting our labour markets are not some naturally occurring phenomenon. David Cameron challengecompetitivenesscomplex share on social
The EU must be able to act with the speed and flexibility of a network, not the cumbersome rigidity of a bloc. We must not be weighed down by an insistence on a one size fits all approach which implies that all countries want the same level of integration. The fact is that they don't and we shouldn't assert that they do. David Cameron actapproachassert share on social
Edward Heath and Richard Nixon took personal awkwardness with each other to new and excruciating levels. David Cameron awkwardnessedwardexcruciate Change image and share on social
Our participation in the single market, and our ability to help set its rules is the principal reason for our membership of the EU. So it is a vital interest for us to protect the integrity and fairness of the single market for all its members. David Cameron abilityfairnessintegrity share on social
If we left the European Union, it would be a one-way ticket, not a return. So we will have time for a proper, reasoned debate. At the end of that debate you, the British people, will decide. David Cameron britishdebatedecide Change image and share on social
Countries are different. They make different choices. We cannot harmonise everything. David Cameron choicecountryharmonise Change image and share on social
More of the same will just produce more of the same: less competitiveness, less growth, fewer jobs. David Cameron competitivenessfewgrowth Change image and share on social
We have the character of an island nation: independent, forthright, passionate in defence of our sovereignty. We can no more change this British sensibility than we can drain the English Channel. And because of this sensibility, we come to the European Union with a frame of mind that is more practical than emotional. David Cameron britishchangechannel share on social