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• I know that the United Kingdom is sometimes seen as an argumentative and rather strong-minded member of the family of European nations. And it's true that our geography has shaped our psychology. We have the character of an island nation - independent, forthright, passionate in defence of our sovereignty.

  David Cameron

  Strong, Character, Independent

  "The speech that was the start of the end of David Cameron". David Cameron's speech on Britain's membership of the EU, www.independent.co.uk. June 24, 2016.

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• I'll be explaining that Britain will be leaving the European Union, but I want that process to be as constructive as possible. And I hope the outcome can be as constructive as possible because of course while we're leaving the European Union, we mustn't be turning our backs on Europe.

  David Cameron

  Europe, Leaving, Unions

  "EU Leaders Deliver Tough Message To David Cameron At Post-Brexit Summit". "All Things Considered" with Eleanor Beardsley, www.npr.org. June 28, 2916.

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• It’s probably the most unpopular policy I’m responsible for. I know it is very unpopular, culling badgers. But I believe it is the right thing to do. You have to make choices as a politician. Sometimes it means doing something you know people don’t like.

  David Cameron

  Believe, Mean, People

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• I am Conservative to the core of my being, as those who know me best will testify.

  David Cameron

  Conservative, Know Me, Knows

  As quoted in "Daily Telegraph", January 23, 2006.

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• I think the prospect of bringing back grammar schools has always been wrong and I've never supported it. And I don't think any Conservative government would have done it.

  David Cameron

  School, Thinking, Government

  "Sunday AM" on BBC, January 15, 2006.

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• We can't afford to waste time going slow on changing our party so now is not the time to put our foot on the brake. Now is the time to press on the accelerator.

  David Cameron

  Party, Feet, Waste

  " Cameron defiant over reform of Conservatives" by Will Woodward, www.theguardian.com. April 7, 2006.

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• We need the Chinese to - you know, spend more, save less - consume more and not be so focused on exports. There are big changes we need in the world.

  David Cameron

  Chinese, Needs, World

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• Britain is characterized not just by its independence but, above all, by its openness.

  David Cameron

  Independence, Britain, Openness

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• Humanitarian goods and people must flow in both directions. Gaza cannot and must not be allowed to remain a prison camp.

  David Cameron

  People, Flow, Prison

  "Cameron calls Gaza 'prison camp'". edition.cnn.com. July 27, 2010.

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• We have put our country on solid ground, but let me tell you: The next five years are much, much more important. The next five years are about turning the good news in our economy into a good life for you and your family.

  David Cameron

  Life, Country, Years

  "David Cameron Manifesto Speech in Full". www.politics.co.uk. April 14, 2015.

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• Everyone knows that I'm all in favour of apprenticeships, but let me tell you this is no time for a novice.

  David Cameron

  Novices, Apprenticeship

  "Gordon Brown: 'We will be rock of stability and fairness'". Speech to the Labour Party conference, www.theguardian.com. September 23, 2008.

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• There is a growing frustration that the EU is seen as something that is done to people rather than acting on their behalf. And this is being intensified by the very solutions required to resolve the economic problems.

  David Cameron

  Frustration, People, Acting

  "Cameron postpones big speech on Europe". David Cameron's speech to an audience of business leaders in Amsterdam, www.theguardian.com. January 17, 2013.

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• The prime minister says he has a vision for change, well put that to the people of the country.

  David Cameron

  Country, People, Vision

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• Let me completely condemn these sickening scenes; scenes of looting, scenes of vandalism, scenes of thieving, scenes of people attacking police, of people even attacking firefighters. This is criminality pure and simple and it has to be confronted.

  David Cameron

  Simple, People, Firefighter

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• What we’re putting forward is the most radical reform of the welfare state… for 60 years. I think it will have a transformative effect in making sure that everyone is better off in work and better off working rather than on benefits.

  David Cameron

  Thinking, Years, Benefits

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• People are crying out for a Conservative Party that is decent, reasonable, common sense and in it for the long term of this country.

  David Cameron

  Country, Party, Common Sense

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• Some members, like Britain and France, are ready, willing and able to take action in Libya or Mali. Others are uncomfortable with the use of military force. Let's welcome that diversity, instead of trying to snuff it out.

  David Cameron

  Military, Diversity, Trying

  "The speech that was the start of the end of David Cameron". David Cameron's speech on a "Britain in a reformed Europe" at Bloomsberg's London headquarters, www.independent.co.uk. January 2013.

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• Cap the well, yes, clear up the mess, yes, make compensation, yes absolutely. But would it be right to have legislation that independently targets BP rather than other companies? I don't think that would be right.

  David Cameron

  Thinking, Would Be, Target

  "David Cameron tells Barack Obama he will release Lockerbie files" by Patrick Wintour, www.theguardian.com. July 20, 2010.

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• We're all agreed that climate change is one of the greatest and most daunting challenges of our age. We have a moral imperative to act and act now.

  David Cameron

  Challenges, Age, Energy

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• I am just not a great fan of the Piers Morgan format. I would rather do something a bit more substantial.

  David Cameron

  Fans, Piers, Format

  "Cameron to Appear on 'Alan Titchmarsh'". Radio 4 Interview, www.digitalspy.com. February 21, 2010.

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• I believe man-made climate change is one of the most serious threats that this country and this world face.

  David Cameron

  Country, Believe, Men

  "Climate change one of the most serious threats we face, says David Cameron" by Nicholas Watt, www.theguardian.com. February 26, 2014.

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• I don't just want a better deal for Britain. I want a better deal for Europe too. So I speak as British prime minister with a positive vision for the future of the European Union. A future in which Britain wants, and should want, to play a committed and active part.

  David Cameron

  Europe, Play, Vision

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• You've taxed too much, borrowed too much and are a roadblock to reform.

  David Cameron

  Reform, Too Much, Borrowed

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• Fundamental questions are being asked about the future of the Eurozone and therefore the shape of the EU itself. Opportunities to advance our national interest are clearly becoming apparent. We should focus on how to make the most of this, not pursue a parliamentary process for a multiple choice referendum.

  David Cameron

  Opportunity, Multiple Choice, Choices

  House of Commons, Oral Answers to Questions, www.publications.parliament.uk. October 24, 2011.

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• I want to be the voice of change and hope. I want to confront the big challenges this country faces.

  David Cameron

  Country, Voice, Challenges

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