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He wants a Bill of Rights for Britain drafted by a Committee of Lawyers. Have you ever tried drafting anything with a Committee of Lawyers?

Tony Blair
To state a timetable now would simply paralyze the proper working of government, put at risk the changes we are making for Britain and damage the country.

Tony Blair
Labour is the party of law and order in Britain today. Tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime.
As Shadow Home Secretary

Tony Blair
The full horror of what has happened in the United States earlier today is now becoming clearer. It is hard even to contemplate the utter carnage and terror which has engulfed so many innocent people. We've offered President Bush and the American people our solidarity, our profound sympathy, and our prayers. But it is plain that citizens of many countries round the world, including Britain, will have been caught up in this terror.

Tony Blair
Presenter: [Is Britain] prepared to send troops to commit themselves, to pay the blood price?
Tony Blair: Yes. What is important though is that at moments of crisis they [the USA]…need to know, 'Are you prepared to commit, are you prepared to be there when the shooting starts?'

Tony Blair
A New Britain where the extraordinary talent of the British people is liberated from the forces of conservatism that so long have held them back, to create a model 21st century nation, based not on privilege, class or background, but on the equal worth of all.

Tony Blair
It has been an unrelenting, but, I have to accept, at least partly successful campaign to persuade Britain that Europe is a conspiracy aimed at us, rather than a partnership designed for us and others to pursue our national interest properly in a modern, interdependent world. It is right to confront this campaign head on. Provided that the treaty embodies the essential British positions, we shall agree to it as a Government. Once agreed – either at the June Council, which is our preference, or subsequently – Parliament should debate it in detail and decide upon it. Then, let the people have the final say.

Tony Blair
This is not a battle betweeen the United States and terrorism, but between the free and democratic world and terrorism. We therefore here in Britain stand shoulder to shoulder with our American friends in this hour of tragedy and we, like them, will not rest until this evil is driven from our world.

Tony Blair
Our party: New Labour. Our mission: new Britain. New Labour new Britain.

Tony Blair