Charles Kennedy
1959 - 2015
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Quotes
Biography
Charles Kennedy was a British politician who served as the leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1999 to 2006. He was known for his charisma, eloquence, and opposition to the Iraq War. Kennedy was first elected to the House of Commons in 1983 and quickly rose through the ranks of the Liberal Democrats. His leadership was marked by a focus on civil liberties, social justice, and environmental issues.
Famous Quotes (5)
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To those who say there is no point in voting, I say there is every point in voting - and we will be judged by future generations by whether we seize that point.
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I defy any member of the public to go through what I did, look at the material which I have assembled and reach any conclusion other than that I have been utterly straightforward about the way I have, at all stages, approached this issue.
3
If you don't stand for anything, you don't stand for anything!
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Standing for something is important, but standing for principles is everything.
5
We believe that democracy is best served by competition of ideas. We shall continue to argue for the dawn of real multi-party democracy in our nation.