「If we go near the fire, we feed it. If we ignore it, it dies. That's what I've learnt.」「I believe it's important in goverment that the most sensitive material is always seen by more than one pair of eyes.」「Politices is fair game, national security isn't. They're like all bullies, they don't like being bullied back.」「The test comes when you're actually given the chance to get it. That's when you're tested. When they wanted to get rid of Margaret Thatcher, John Major got toothache so he didn't have to answer his phone. A week later, he was Prime Minister. How are your teeth?↓Just beginning to ache.」「I knew when it came down to it, you'd always want to go back to work.↓I've watched you the last few months. You're brilliant at it. You love it.↓Yes. But I love you more.」