“Civil servants are fully aware of the challenges the British economy faces. They are, after all, working tirelessly and professionally to support the coalition government through the current challenges, every day, and in every part of Britain.” GovernmentFacesChallengesSupportEconomyCurrentsBritishServantBritainCoalitionsCivil ServantsBritish Economy Author:Gus O'Donnell, Baron O'Donnell
“Ann Richards on How to Be a Good Republican: 1. You have to believe that the nation's current 8-year prosperity was due to the work of Ronald Reagan and George Bush, but yesterday's gasoline prices are all Clinton's fault. 2. You have to believe that those privileged from birth achieve success all on their own. 3. You have to be against all government programs, but expect Social Security checks on time.” YearsBelieveGovernmentNationsSocialAchieveSecurityBirthRepublicanProgramFaultsClintonCurrentsProsperityDuesYesterdayChecksPrivilegedSocial SecurityGasolineGovernment ProgramsGasoline Prices Author:Ann Richards
“My first rule - the golden rule - ensures that over the economic cycle the Government will borrow only to invest, and that current spending will be met from taxation.” FirstsGovernmentEconomicMetsCurrentsSpendingGoldenCyclesTaxationGolden Rule Author:Gordon Brown
“But, clearly, the prime minister has laid down some ground rules which any functioning democratic state would insist upon, having to do with, you know, arms belonging to the state, not to -- not in private hands. The current circumstances come out of what I think is a very important and indeed appropriate action that the Iraqi government has taken.” ThinkingKnowsImportantStatesHandsGovernmentActionDemocracyTakenArmsCircumstancesDemocraticCurrentsMinistersAppropriateBelongingPrimePrime MinisterGround Rules Author:Condoleezza Rice
“Try telling a Cuban: 'You should pay higher rent, or pay for your own healthcare' ... There is no serious opposition to the current government.” ShouldTryingGovernmentPaySeriousHigherCurrentsOppositionHealthcareCuban Author:Saul Landau
“We forget today that Britain still depends for its livelihood and, indeed, its day-to-day survival, on the sea. But the Royal Navy is now pitifully small and has been reduced in size by the current Government, seeking economies to finance its social programmes. Fine while there is no threat to our security. But what use would schools and hospitals be if we could not protect our imports?” IfsHas BeensStillsUseGovernmentTodaySchoolSocialForgetEconomySeaSecurityFineDependsProtectSurvivalThreatSizeCurrentsSeekingFinanceBritainHospitalsDay To DayRoyalNavyProgrammesLivelihoodImportsRoyal Navy Author:John Keegan
“Each petty hand Can steer a ship becalm'd; but he that will Govern and carry her to her ends, must know His tides, his currents, how to shift his sails; What she will bear in foul, what in fair weathers; Where her springs are, her leaks, and how to stop 'em; What strands, what shelves, what rocks do threaten her.” KnowsEndsHandsGovernmentRocksBearsSpringFairsCurrentsWeatherShipsEmsTidesSailShelvesPettyFoulSteersStrandsLeaks Book:The alchemist. Catiline, his conspiracy. Bartholomew Fair Source: The alchemist. Catiline, his conspiracy. Bartholomew Fair
“Raising the minimum wage may poll well, but having a job that pays $10 an hour is not the American Dream. And our current government programs, offer at best only a partial solution. They help people deal with poverty, but they do not help them escape it.” PeopleWellsMayHelpingDreamGovernmentJobsHoursDealsPayPovertyOffersSolutionsProgramCurrentsAmerican DreamMinimumPollsMinimum WageGovernment Programs Author:Marco Rubio