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Joseph Grimond, Baron Grimond,, known as Jo Grimond, was a British politician, leader of the Liberal Party for eleven years from 1956 to 1967 and again briefly on an interim basis in 1976.

British - Politician | July 29, 1913 - October 24, 1993

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In bygone days, commanders were taught that when in doubt, they should march their troops towards the sound of gunfire. I intend to march my troops towards the sound of gunfire.

Jo Grimond

We shall experience the final defeat of liberalism not when immigration but when emigration is forbidden

Jo Grimond

The state owned monopolies are among the greatest millstones round the neck of the economy. Liberals must stress at all times the virtues of the market, not only for efficiency but to enable the widest possible choice. Much of what Mrs Thatcher and Sir Keith Joseph say and do is in the mainstream of liberal philosophy.

Jo Grimond

The trouble with the Labour Party is that they don't really believe in Socialism, but they cannot wholeheartedly approve of private enterprise either.

Jo Grimond

I have long believed that women should play a much bigger part in our affairs.

Jo Grimond

Our long-term objective is clear: to replace the Labour Party as the progressive wing of politics in this country.

Jo Grimond

After listening to the debate on unemployment I can see a danger that Liberals lose to the Tories their claim to have new and sensible ideas and are left saying "Me too" to a Socialist conventional wisdom which is failing. The salient need of this country to produce more and much more efficiently hardly figured on the agenda.

Jo Grimond

Top 7 Quotes & Sayings by Jo Grimond

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