At core Conservatism stands for the individual, his right to liberty, to justice, to respect for his own distinctive personality. It regards the family as the basic social unit-(cheers)-and the sanctity of family life as vital to the health of the State. (Anthony Eden)

At core Conservatism stands for the individual, his right to liberty, to justice, to respect for his own distinctive personality. It regards the family as the basic social unit-(cheers)-and the sanctity of family life as vital to the health of the State.

Anthony Eden

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