"I don't think anyone can say I have said one thing in public and done another in private."
"It would be dangerous territory if I wasn't practising what I preach which is to always accept responsibility, always accept the consequences of your actions."
"Strengthening our identity is one way of reinforcing people's confidence and sense of citizenship and well-being."
"Yes, it will go through the disciplines that all puppies go through including house training and puppy walking, then at twelve month old it the training becomes a lot more rigorous which has to be done carefully otherwise you are in danger of stressing the dog."
"When I'm in London I do have the convenience of being close to St James Park which is also good for me because it gives me an excuse to get out and get some much needed exercise!"
"That is why with enormous regret I have tendered my resignation to the prime minister today."
"Judy, we think that since the 11th of September, 2001, we've faced a similar heightened threat level. And we've been enhancing both the exchange of intelligence and security information and the assessment of that information, because that's the crucial element."
"I said it's impossible to have an amnesty without ID cards and a clean database, because you firstly don't have any incentives for people to actually come up front and register, and make themselves available, and secondly you have no means of tracking them."
"I love the walk although my security team weren't too sure to begin with but I was anxious to be able to lead a near normal life. Whilst walking I do get the chance to meet people and keep in touch."
"I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister."
"I have built my reputation on honesty, I have sometimes been too honest."
"I have always been honest about my recollection of events."
"I did not in late November start the plethora of linking my private life with public events again."
"But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility."
"And we think that our citizens and yours would be very angry if they thought that we hadn't taken every possible step for prevention and then for joint action in the likelihood of those who threaten our lives and our well- being, taking action at the same time."
"It is feasible for someone who comes from a privileged background to understand the privilege they have had and to use the formal political arena in a way that would disperse power and engage with people in their own lives."
"If I pleaded guilty to a mistake while I was home secretary, it wasn't that I didn't get tough - my God, I put immigration and security officials on French soil for the first time."
"I am not a parliamentarian. I am a politician. Some MPs leave and are itching to get back. I don't feel that. This is just a work environment."
"I was affected by the harshness of government, the reality of 16-hour days, and the pressures of modern communications."
"The Home Office culture was one of being just above the problem, of hovering just out of reach of knowing what was going on on the ground, whether it was crime or immigration."
"Bishops and judges are some of the best politicians in the world. They know how to manipulate the political process."
"At this very moment in time there will be people making, breaking relationships, regretting deeply what they've done, and causing hurt, but that is a fact of life, and if we weren't full of emotion, we'd be automatons, and I don't think people want us to be that."
"Throughout my political life, I've not been a stranger to controversy."
"In Sheffield, we need support from the community and for the community. We need integration with no loss of heritage, and a clear appreciation of what is and is not acceptable."
"I've been fortunate when in government to have a car at my disposal, which takes away the nightmare of getting a taxi."
