There is nothing false or arrogant about German pride in German technical and business skills. Douglas Hurd arrogantbusinessfalse Change image and share on social
I may be wrong in that, but not I think in putting the questions. In our modern democracy the government needs not a unanimous but a general support for war before it orders our forces to fight. Douglas Hurd democracyfightforce Change image and share on social
No military timetable should compel war when a successful outcome, namely a disarmed Iraq may be feasible without war, for example by allowing more time to the UN inspectors. Douglas Hurd allowcompeldisarm Change image and share on social
There are thus great swathes of the past where understanding is more important and reputable than judgement, because the principal actors performed in line with the ideas and values of that time, not of ours. Douglas Hurd actorgreatidea share on social
We, Britain and Germany, can neither of us be happy about our handling of the Iraq war. Douglas Hurd britaingermanyhandle Change image and share on social
A genuinely democratic Iraq might well act as a fresh spur. Douglas Hurd actdemocraticfresh Change image and share on social
History provides no precise guidelines. Douglas Hurd guidelinehistoryprecise Change image and share on social
People know they are lacking something, they are constantly wanting some kind of spiritual guidance. Douglas Hurd constantlyguidancekind Change image and share on social
But it cannot follow that because weapons and troops are now being deployed we are bound to go to war. Douglas Hurd binddeployfollow Change image and share on social
The first two Prime Ministers whom I served, Ted Heath and Margaret Thatcher drew strikingly different lessons from the Second World War. Douglas Hurd drawheathlesson Change image and share on social
