David Blunkett famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

We have put over Â£2bn in the last three years into counter-terrorism and we are developing the electronic border surveillance and identity cards
-- David Blunkett

#Years #Identity #Borders
I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.
-- David Blunkett

#Hypnosis #Mps #Cities
I did not in late November start the plethora of linking my private life with public events again.
-- David Blunkett

#Events #November #Private Life
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.
-- David Blunkett

#Team #People #Able
Reciprocity helps us balance the need for self-determination and creative individuality with mutual hope and, therefore, what might be described as 'solidarity.'
-- David Blunkett

#Determination #Self #Creative
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.
-- David Blunkett

#Responsibility #Would Be #Territory
I have always been honest about my recollection of events.
-- David Blunkett

#Events #Honest #Recollection
It is now in Gordon Brown's - and the Labour party's - best interests for those seeking the prime minister's immediate departure to back off
-- David Blunkett

#Party #Departure #Prime
I believe whoever the Labour Party chooses to replace Tony Blair will beat David Cameron.
-- David Blunkett

#Party #Believe #Beats
But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility.
-- David Blunkett

#Responsibility #Perception #Taking Responsibility
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.
-- David Blunkett

#Mean #People #Databases
I personally guarantee that now that bear wouldn't get past Dover without being shot.
-- David Blunkett

#Past #America #Bears
None of us believe countering terrorism is about party politics
-- David Blunkett

#Party #Believe #Terrorism
I regret the time and resources needed to undertake this but... it is right to lay this accusation to rest.
-- David Blunkett

#Regret #Accusation #Resources
I can hear people smile.
-- David Blunkett

#People #Emotion
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!
-- David Blunkett

#Travel #Exercise #Giving
I don't think anyone can say I have said one thing in public and done another in private.
-- David Blunkett

#Thinking #Done #Said
Strengthening our identity is one way or reinforcing people's confidence and sense of citizenship and well-being.
-- David Blunkett

#People #Identity #Way
I have built my reputation on honesty, I have sometimes been too honest.
-- David Blunkett

#Honesty #Reputation #Honest
And we think that our citizens and yours would be very angry if they thought that we hadnt 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.
-- David Blunkett

#Taken #Thinking #Would Be
I must have been a failed football coach in a previous incarnation.
-- David Blunkett

#Soccer #Football #Incarnation

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