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I do not seek unpopularity as a badge of honour, but sometimes it is the price of leadership and the cost of conviction.

Tony Blair

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Tony Blair
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: May 6
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Former Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Anthony Blair
Rt. Hon. Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
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Where radical Islamism is going to be a factor, it's going to be very, very tough.
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The Iraqi elections struck a blow to the heart of global terrorism.
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I would've loved to have been in a band, but sadly I just wasn't good enough.
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Look, I am very competitive.
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This mass terrorism is the new evil in our world today
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I'm one of these people that, once you have had your election and you have elected your candidate, let's see what actually happens.
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I can't stand politicians who wear God on their sleeves.
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Conflict is not inevitable, but disarmament is... everyone now accepts that if there is a default by Saddam the international community must act to enforce its will.
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I think everyone's had their pound of flesh and now it's time to move on.
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If I'd proposed solving the pension problem by compulsory euthanasia for every fifth pensioner I'd have got less trouble for it.
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