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I don't think my principles change. I think the way in which you apply those principles to modern society changes.

William Hague

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William Hague
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: March 26
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British Politician
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William Jefferson Hague
Baron Hague of Richmond
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The Bill of Rights was intended to secure freedom of speech - the freedom of speech of members of parliament to speak freely rather than be at threat of... the threat of an over powerful monarch at the time.
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It's really necessary for the United States to continue to give strong leadership to the Middle East peace process, supported by European countries at the same time.
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People feel that in too many ways the EU is something that is done to them, not something over which they have a say.
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Those who back the Syrian regime from now on will find themselves in an even more isolated and indefensible minority.
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I have found that I get a better reaction from people once I am less bothered about their reaction.
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For the security of the UK, it matters a lot for Somalia to become a more stable place.
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As far as I'm aware, everybody in the shadow cabinet accepts that there's a compelling case on climate change and a strong scientific case.
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Well, if you're looking for me to lead a normal representative life, well good luck finding a foreign secretary who'd be like that - totally dependant on the political system and has never earned any money. Then you'll get the politicians you deserve.
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The British retreat is over and now the advance will begin.
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