George Osborne Zitate auf Englisch

Zitat des Tages von George Osborne:

The wish to pass something on to your children is about the most basic, human and natural aspiration there is.

Many retailers have complained bitterly to me about the complexity of the Carbon Reduction Commitment. It's not a commitment; it's a tax.

George Osborne

I support gay marriage. I support gay marriage because I believe Conservatives support the institutions of commitment.

George Osborne

Even as China's growth slows, it will continue to be a powerhouse for the global economy.

George Osborne

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.

George Osborne

I think the British people have a strong sense of what is fair.

George Osborne

If the E.U. allows itself to be priced out of the world economy, the next generation will not get jobs, living standards will decline, and the Union will lose the popular consent of the people of Europe.

George Osborne

I want to see families with lower energy bills.

George Osborne

The police protect us, and we're going to protect the police.

George Osborne

Britain has no divine right to be one of the richest countries in the world.

George Osborne

Nuclear power is cost-competitive with other low-carbon technology and is a crucial part of our energy mix, along with new sources of power such as shale gas.

George Osborne

For families flying out of the U.K. for a winter getaway, airports should be the ideal place to pick up a bargain.

George Osborne

I'm tempted to say that Conservative governments are normally elected to clear up the mess left by Labour governments.

George Osborne

There is lots of evidence that it is this fear of going into debt that most puts people from poorer backgrounds off going to university.

George Osborne

I fought passionately to remain in the E.U., and I warned of the economic risks if we left the E.U.

George Osborne

I think its important, particularly when you've got young children, to spend some time with them.

George Osborne

The wish to pass something on to your children is about the most basic, human and natural aspiration there is.

George Osborne

I think the best solution to this challenge, and I accept there is a challenge with homophobic bullying, is to make sure we get rid of the bullying rather than feeling we have to take kids out of our schools and teach then somewhere else. That would be the best approach.

George Osborne

What's important is that, come the general election, people think the right things of you. They think that you've got the right values and the right policies. And that you're the right kind of person to lead the country.

George Osborne

I think you can look at the British economy with confidence.

George Osborne

It's not easy cutting welfare bills. It's not easy cutting the deficit.

George Osborne

If we don't get a grip on government spending, there will be no growth.

George Osborne

I think Britain can be one of the great success stories of the 21st century - we've got the talent, the drive, the connections around the world. But if we vote to Leave, then we lose control. We lose control of our economy, and if you lose control of your economy you lose control of everything. That's not a price worth paying.

George Osborne

There were some who wanted all the benefits of E.U. membership without any of the costs. I'm not sure that's very realistic.

George Osborne

I am a social liberal.

George Osborne

I'm a Conservative who believes in lower taxes. They lead to a more enterprising economy. But I'm not somebody who believes you can fund lower taxes by borrowing more money.

George Osborne

Every day, I genuinely count my blessings. One of the greatest things in life is to do a job you really enjoy.

George Osborne

Sound public finances are not the enemy of sustained growth - they are its precondition.

George Osborne

I have done everything I can to move Britain out of the financial danger zone.

George Osborne

Every day as Chancellor I see alerts telling me of risks around the world.

George Osborne

I believe that I'm entitled to regard my pre-political life as off-limits in terms of what can be looked at and judged.

George Osborne

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.

George Osborne

Well you know I've attracted a lot of criticism by, for example, suggesting that child benefit should be taken away from higher rate taxpaying families.

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I believe in public services.

George Osborne

I want to see genuine talent rewarded.

George Osborne

If we leave the European Union it's a risk to our economy - it's a risk to pensioners, it's a risk to homeowners, it's a risk to people in work.

George Osborne

It's not enough to tackle just the symptoms of poverty. You have to tackle the causes of poverty.

George Osborne