"Governments that block the aspirations of their people, that steal or are corrupt, that oppress and torture or that deny freedom of expression and human rights should bear in mind that they will find it increasingly hard to escape the judgement of their own people, or where warranted, the reach of international law."
William Hague"You can gain in your effectiveness as a politician from a wide acquaintance with the world and from a degree of independence that having some outside interests gives."
William Hague"Spending only what the country can afford, rewarding savings, encouraging independence, supporting marriage: people know that these things are common sense."
William Hague"When we have a Deputy Prime Minister who tells people not to drive cars but has two Jags himself, and where the Minister who tells people not to have two homes turns out to have nine himself no wonder the public believe politicians are hypocrites."
William Hague"Let's not be afraid to speak the common sense truth: you can't have high standards without good discipline."
William Hague