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Prime Minister, I see youve already mastered the essential craft of the European politician, namely, the ability to say
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"Prime Minister, I see you've already mastered the essential craft of the European politician, namely, the ability to say one thing in this chamber and a very different thing to your home electorate"

- Daniel Hannan

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In this quote, Daniel Hannan is addressing the Prime Minister and explaining a common trait among European political leaders. He is recommending that the Prime Minister has already mastered the art of stating something in the European chamber and after that saying something totally various to their own country's citizens. This indicates that politicians often control their words and messages depending on their audience, instead of being authentic and constant in their beliefs and guarantees. Hannan is slamming this habits and highlighting the lack of authenticity and honesty in European politics.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Daniel Hannan somewhere between September 1, 1971 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from United Kingdom. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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