John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan quotes

You don't have to love everything George W. Bush stands for to hate everything that Osama Bin Laden stands for. (John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan)
Our system is not fit for purpose. It's inadequate in terms of its scope, it's inadequate in terms of its information technology, leadership, management systems and processes. View quote
John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan
Until Roy Hattersley said he would shoot himself if I became prime minister, I had not been able to see any possible advantage in standing. View quote
John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan
It's not Muslims versus the rest of us. It's evil terrorists on one side against all civilised people on the other. View quote
John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan
He said he did not believe the Home Office was "intrinsically dysfunctional... but I do believe from time to time it is dysfunctional in the sense it doesn't work." View quote
John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan
If we in this movement are going to ask the decent, silent majority of Muslim men - and women - to have the courage to face down the extremist bullies, then we need to have the courage and character to stand shoulder to shoulder with them doing it. View quote
John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan
Leadership isn't a zero sum game. When one of us shines it doesn't diminish the others, it reflects on all of us. View quote
John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan
It's not my job to manage this department - it's my job to lead this department. View quote
John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan