David Blunkett Quotes

I have always been honest about my recollection of events.
David Blunkett

It would be dangerous territory if I wasn't practising what I preach which is to always accept responsibility, always accept the consequences of your actions.
David Blunkett

Accept, Dangerous, Actions

And we think that our citizens and yours would be very angry if they thought that we hadn't taken every possible step for prevention and then for joint action in the likelihood of those who threaten our lives and our well- being, taking action at the same time.
David Blunkett

Time, Angry, Thought

But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility.
David Blunkett

Perception, Requires

I did not in late November start the plethora of linking my private life with public events again.
David Blunkett

Life, Start, Again

I don't think anyone can say I have said one thing in public and done another in private.
David Blunkett

Done, Said, Another

I have built my reputation on honesty, I have sometimes been too honest.
David Blunkett

Honesty, Sometimes, Honest

I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.
David Blunkett

Leader, Tried, City

I love the walk although my security team weren't too sure to begin with but I was anxious to be able to lead a near normal life. Whilst walking I do get the chance to meet people and keep in touch.
David Blunkett

Life, Love, Team

I said it's impossible to have an amnesty without ID cards and a clean database, because you firstly don't have any incentives for people to actually come up front and register, and make themselves available, and secondly you have no means of tracking them.
David Blunkett

Impossible, Said, Means

Judy, we think that since the 11th of September, 2001, we've faced a similar heightened threat level. And we've been enhancing both the exchange of intelligence and security information and the assessment of that information, because that's the crucial element.
David Blunkett

Both, Since, Security

Strengthening our identity is one way of reinforcing people's confidence and sense of citizenship and well-being.
David Blunkett

Confidence, Sense, Identity

That is why with enormous regret I have tendered my resignation to the prime minister today.
David Blunkett

Today, Regret, Why

When I'm in London I do have the convenience of being close to St James Park which is also good for me because it gives me an excuse to get out and get some much needed exercise!
David Blunkett

Travel, Good, Exercise

Yes, it will go through the disciplines that all puppies go through including house training and puppy walking, then at twelve month old it the training becomes a lot more rigorous which has to be done carefully otherwise you are in danger of stressing the dog.
David Blunkett

Done, Through, Training

Share with your Friends

Everyone likes a good quote - don't forget to share.

Biography

Nationality: British

Type: Politician

Born: June 6, 1947

Links

Find on Amazon: David Blunkett

Cite this Page: Citation

Related Authors

Gilbert Parker
David Cameron
Boris Johnson
Diane Abbott
George Galloway
Arthur Scargill
Neville Chamberlain
Nigel Farage
More

Get Social with BrainyQuote

BrainyQuote Desktop

BrainyQuote Mobile

Site

Quote of the Day

Social

BQ on Pinterest

Syndication

Funny Quote Feed

Love Quote Feed

Nature Quote Feed

About Us