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" Politics as a parent is fairly demanding; if your parent is in politics, it's fairly demanding, so I make no excuses about taking two weeks off. "
George Osborne
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" Even as China's growth slows, it will continue to be a powerhouse for the global economy. "
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" It's difficult to see how Syria can have any long-term future with Assad there as president. Many people would never return to that country if that were the case. "
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" Cutting budget deficits can never be just an exercise in economics. "
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" It's in our interests that the euro is a successful, strong currency. "
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" Leaving the E.U. was not the outcome that I wanted or campaigned, but now that democracy has spoken, we must act on that result. I will fully respect that result. "
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" To simply argue that public spending must always go up and never be cut is irresponsible. "
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" Sound public finances are not the enemy of sustained growth - they are its precondition. "
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" Did I want Britain to remain in the E.U.? Yes. Did I fear the consequences if we quit? Yes. Did I argue passionately for that during the referendum? Absolutely I did. "
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" I'm a very happy, content member of David Cameron's team. I fought very hard to get my friend elected as leader of the Conservative party, then elected as the prime minister of this country, and I'm very happy being part of that team that is bringing change to this country. "
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" Britain has always been a home to the vulnerable, and we've always done what we need to do to help people who are fleeing persecution. "
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