Bermudian.'' -- Shadow Finance Minister Mr. Eugene Cox .

"At the slightest hint of a diversity of opinion, they degenerate into the politics of recrimination.'' -- Mr. Cox on the UBP's Independence troubles.

"There is no such thing as a free lunch. I hear the Opposition saying that somehow there is a free lunch in this whole process.'' -- The Hon. Sir John Swan .

"I guess I'll have to work a little harder.'' -- The Premier , saying he would pay more taxes because although he didn't smoke or drink, he lived in a big house.

"In Bermuda, the national sport is drinking.'' -- Opposition Leader Mr.

Frederick Wade in criticisms that the Budget's liquor tax hikes would hurt the ordinary man.

"We believe Bermuda could have proved the question of Independence in a civilised and calm manner that the Premier has not achieved.'' -- Mr. Wade .