I strongly support European sanctions against Mugabe and his ruling clique. We must do all in our power to help the people of Zimbabwe achieve their freedom and prosperity once again.

There will be no support in the island of Ireland for building a nuclear power station.

I was never Vice Chair of the Troops Out Movement.

What my job is, is to get on with getting the process of democratic politics, back on the road, entrenching the peace settlement, and I ask you to judge me on my record.

Our task is nothing less than the creation of a new constitutional order for a new united Europe.

If we are tough on crime and on terrorism, as Labour is, then I think Britain will be safer under Labour.

My job now, as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, is to take this process forward, and that I'm determined to do, whatever old clippings you dig out and whatever old quotes you put before me.

A lot of leading countries in the world, including the United States and Russia, have to take their responsibilities much more seriously to ensure we are back on the road to peace and stability.

I've had very good meetings with Unionist leaders, Democratic Unionist Party, Ian Paisley and his team.

An introvert talks more than an extrovert because when the mouth is closed, the mind is opened.

I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think that they will sing to me.

You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.

The sweat of industry would dry and die, But for the end it works to.

If a law commands me to sin I will break it; if it calls me to suffer, I will let it take its course unresistingly.

The reason that I'm considered to be prolific is just because I'm a good listener. It literally is me taking dictation when I write. I'm listening and typing as fast as I'm hearing the words.

You are gorgeous, whether you're a size 4 or 14. It doesn't matter what you look like on the outside, as long as you're a good person, as long as you respect others.

Rain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth; without rain, there would be no life.

We live in a world where people are really hungry for information, and they're not hungry for information on subjects that they're not interested in.

I have learned that everything is an opportunity for spiritual enrichment.