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The dangers which some have seen of an over-centralised, over-bureaucratized and over-harmonised [European] Community will be far less with 12 member states than with nine.

— James Callaghan

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A leader must have the courage to act against an expert's advice.

Those who advocate devaluation are calling for a reduction in the wage levels and the real wage standards of every member of the working class.

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I think there is a case for opening a national debate on these matters.

Unilateral disarmament by Britain is opposed to our country's best interests, could begin the unravelling of NATO and therefore jeopardise the stability of Europe.

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