“Mine is the first generation able to contemplate the possibility that we may live our entire lives without going to war or sending our children to war. That is a prize beyond value.” — at a NATO-Russia summit in Paris in 1997

“We therefore here in Britain stand shoulder to shoulder with our American friends in this hour of tragedy.” — after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

“A day like today is not a day for soundbites, really. But I feel the hand of history upon our shoulders.”>— in April 1998 before peace talks in Northern Ireland<$>

“They liked her, they loved her, they regarded her as one of the people. She was the people’s princess and that is how she will stay.” — after the death of Princess Diana in 1997

“Ridding the world of Saddam would be an act of humanity. It is leaving him there that is in truth inhumane.”B>— Labour Party rally in 2003.

“My three priorities for government are education, education, education.” — after Labour came to power in 1<$>

“Labour will be tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime.” — pledge made in 1992 while in opposition

“This is not the time to falter. This is the time for this House, not just this government or indeed this prime minister, but for this House to give a lead, to show that we will stand up for what we know to be right, to show that we will confront the tyrannies and dictatorships and terrorists who put our way of life at risk.R — to parliament in March 2003 in debate about going to war in Iraq