"But then Iraq happened after September 2001 and America claimed that Al Qaeda was there, and we all ..." — Clare Short

Most of us women like men, you know; it's just that we find them a constant disappointment.

One must strike the right balance between speed and quality.

I have set out to change the language of the international system.

I mean enormous pressure was brought to bear - Valerie Amos, Lady Amos, went round Africa with people from our intelligence services trying to press them. I had to make sure that we didn't promise a misuse of aid in a way that would be illegal.