British

• “We want to lay the foundations of a new and better Britain worthy of our great people. That is why we propose in the interests of the whole nation that the community should become the master of its economic progress and prosperity, instead of leaving control in private hands to be used primarily for the private advantage of a few. In short, we are standing for the common weal.”

• “I want to help try and build a more responsible society here in Britain, one where we don't just ask what are my entitlements but what are my responsibilities, one where we don't ask what am I just owed but more what can I give, and a guide for that society that those that can should and those who can't we will always help.”

• “Five generations ago, Britain was ashamed to write books in her own tongue. Now her language is spoken in all quarters of the globe.”

• “As a result of the policy of Macmillan's government, Great Britain presents in the U.N. the face of Pecksniff and in Katanga the face of Gradgrind.”

• “I can't bear Britain in decline. I just can't.”

• “Great Britain is a republic with a hereditary president, while the United States is a monarchy with an elective king.”

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