Edward Heath - Prime Quotes

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This was a secret meeting on a secret tour which nobody is supposed to know about. It means that there are men, and perhaps women, in this country walking around with eggs in their pockets, just on the off-chance of seeing the Prime Minister.

Edward Heath

As Prime Minister, I want to speak to you, simply and plainly, about the grave emergency now facing our country. In the House of Commons this afternoon I announced more severe restriction on the use of electricity. You may already have heard the details of these. We are asking you to to cut down to the absolute minimum the use of electricity for heating, and for other purposes in your homes. We are limiting the use of electricity by almost all factories, shops, and offices, to three days a week.

Edward Heath

You mustn't expect prime ministers to enjoy themselves. If they do, they mustn't show it – the population would be horrified.

Edward Heath

Interviewer: What three skills should every great Prime Minister have? Did you have them?
Heath: Patience, stamina and good luck. Two out of three isn't bad!

Edward Heath