Tony Blair Quotes on Countries (13 Quotes)

I know there's a lot of disagreement in the country about the wisdom of my decision to order the action,

Particularly with the shock of knowing that those that have perpetrated this were actually born and brought up in this country, I think it is particularly important we recognize the worldwide dimension of this,

I think it has given us an opportunity ... not just to discuss here economic and trade (issues), but also the major political questions in a lot of depth and also with a lot of open discussions that I think has greatly assisted in deepening the understanding between our two countries,

I refute any suggestion we misled Parliament or the country totally,

Thousands of people up and down the country have been amazingly stoical in these circumstances,

Each of the countries around that table has some experience of the effects of terrorism, and all the leaders, as they will indicate a little bit later, share our complete resolution to defeat this terrorism,

We are not living in a police state, but we are living in a country that faces a real and serious threat of terrorism, ... Terrorism that wants to destroy our way of life, terrorism that wants to inflict casualties on us without limit. And when those charged with protecting our country provide ... a compelling case of action ... my duty is to support them and so is the duty in my view of every member of this House.

In the last week, we have learned that since the 7th of July two further terrorist plots have been prevented in this country,

I didn't come into politics to change the Labour Party. I came into politics to change the country.

Once again the Afghan people have shown how determined they are to build a better future for their country.

This proposal did not originate with the government. It originated with the police and those responsible for fighting terrorism in this country,

The police and security services are saying this is absolutely necessary for the security of the country

I know Iraq has been a divisive issue in this country, but I hope now that we can unite again and look to the future there and here,