“ I think that what most surprises anybody who goes into politics from even a modestly cerebral background is the vulgarity of much of the cut and thrust of politics. Chris Patten
“ I believe in trying to get a balance between individual freedom on the one hand and social responsibility on the other. Chris Patten
“ But the ability to articulate what you are doing, to be clear about it, and to stick to it is, I think, the essence of political leadership. Chris Patten
