"We need to dig deep and give people a reason to be optimistic just as Obama is doing in America. Because in the same way that outcome of the U.S. elections will change the course of events there and around the world, so too do politics here in Britain."

"These are tough times and under this Tory-led government many people in Manchester are suffering and getting left behind. If elected I will use all my energy, skills, experience and knowledge to stand up for our communities and get things done for the better."

"What the Lib Dems have failed to do is offer any meaningful agenda for government or for power."

"I just hope that the democratic will of the Zimbabwean people prevails. If it does we must move quickly to help restore stability and prosperity."

"The happiness and misery of men depend no less on temper than fortune."

"Our faith is faith in someone else's faith, and in the greatest matters this is most the case."

"Courage is a mean with regard to fear and confidence."

"I love that we can trust Barack to do what he says he's going to do, even when it's hard - especially when it's hard."