English policy is to float lazily downstream, occasionally putting out a diplomatic boathook to avoid collisions.

Streak of silver sea.

One of the nuisances of the ballot is that when the oracle has spoken you never know what it means.

If you believe the doctors, nothing is wholesome; if you believe the theologians, nothing is innocent; if you believe the military, nothing is safe.

We are part of the community of Europe and we must do our duty as such.

I rank myself no higher in the scheme of things than a policeman - whose utility would disappear if there were no criminals.