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“I really think in the Commonwealth of Europe you should have Russia. I listed a hundred countries that would be in it and it would then be a really European United Nations.”

Quote by Tony Benn

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Tony Benn

Tony Benn was a prominent British politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament for over 50 years. He was a key figure in the Labour Party and held various ministerial positions in the government. Benn was known for his radical left-wing views and his commitment to social justice and equality. more

“I did publish a Bill once called "Common Sense" with a new constitution for Europe called the "Commonwealth of Europe," setting it all out - what it's rights were, how it would work. And I think that that will be where is has to go. But I'm not anti-European, I'm just a democrat, a very committed democrat. I don't see why the hell I should obey a law made by someone I didn't elect and can't remove.”

Thinking Common Hell Constitution Democrat Committed Common Sense Publish

Author:Tony Benn

“My alternative to American superpower is the UN and I might add when China becomes the worlds greatest superpower you will need it too.”

World Superpower

Author:Tony Benn

“My brother is the youngest member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons. And I wouldn't let him cut my nails.”

Cutting College Brother Members My Brother Nails Physicians Surgeons

Book:Name Dropping

Source: Name Dropping

“If you want your debt lifted you've got to sell your school and your hospitals.”

School