Alistair Darling
1953
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Quotes
Biography
Alistair Darling is a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament and held various government positions, including Secretary of State for Scotland, Secretary of State for Transport, and Chancellor of the Exchequer. He played a crucial role in responding to the 2008 financial crisis, implementing policies to stabilize the economy. Darling is known for his calm and pragmatic approach during times of crisis, earning respect for his handling of complex economic challenges.
Famous Quotes (5)
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You do have to stick to your principles, but principles have to be adapted.
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It's not often as Chancellor you get congratulations, but I think people see the scale of what we've done.
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I am lucky, I have a famously resilient personality.
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Fear is an extremely good motivator.
5
Not everything is preventable, but you wouldn't get on an aeroplane if you thought it was going to crash.