Quotes by Lembit Opik

“It does sound like a science fiction story and I may sound like one of these guys who walks up and down with a sandwich board saying the end of the world is nigh, but the end is nigh...”

“I will be making inquiries as to what the proposals potentially are, but my starting point is we have a very good record in North Wales and results are very good and any changes have to be viewed in that light as to whether they will improve the service.”

“This report is into the Surrey Police. How on earth, then, can they have the right to test for fairness?”

“Its like giving a convicted man on trial the verdict and then saying are you happy with that? - and I think that thats totally unacceptable.”

“Terrorism isnt about identity; its about motivation.”

“I dont need photographs to prove it, and those who claim they are essential are simply holding out against the logic of the situation.”

“One of the great failures of this Government is tough talk on terrorism, instead of first seeking to understand.”

“We all miss Paddys story. It was always the same one, but we laughed anyway because he was the leader,”