It is not an arrogant government that ch... by Tony Blair | We Heart Quotes

Government

It is not an arrogant government that chooses priorities, it's an irresponsible government that fails to choose.

- Tony Blair

Other quotes by Tony Blair

I can only go one way. I've not got a reverse gear.

- Tony Blair

Art

The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.

- Tony Blair

Destruction

The threat from Saddam Hussein and weapons of mass destruction - chemical, biological, potentially nuclear weapons capability - that threat is real.

- Tony Blair

Government

I cannot think of any circumstances in which a government can go to war without the support of parliament.

- Tony Blair

In Downing Street they called me 'Boss'. Civil servants would always call me 'Prime Minister'.

- Tony Blair

Country Today

I feel like everyone else in this country today. I am utterly devastated.

- Tony Blair

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