Words that help describe the values for our whole democracy: justice, wisdom, integrity and compassion. Cardinal Winning Lecture (2008)
It is the very stuff of politics that parties like to have a go at each other - a vibrant democracy demands no less. Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (2007)
Trust is the lifeblood of a decent society. The true currency of democracy. Church of Scotland (2009)
I am well aware that in theological and democratic terms I am, no more than "God's silly vassal" Church of Scotland (2009)