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My college, Fitzwilliam, was pretty good but unfashionable and I l

My college, Fitzwilliam, was pretty good but unfashionable and I lived in digs so I was not part of the cloistered old college environment, which frankly was a bit intimidating. But I worked hard and settled in by exploring politics and girls. – Vince Cable

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The food in the House of Commons is fairly good. The cafe in Portcullis House is really very high quality, and you also have a choice of eating in the more traditional restaurants, the Churchill Room or the Members Dining Room. I dont often eat in them, though, as Im usually on the run. – Vince Cable

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When my job was attempting to predict future economic developments for the Shell oil company, I was frequently reminded of an Arabic saying: Those who claim to foresee the future are lying, even if by chance they are later proved right. – Vince Cable

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Now the main areas of higher education that still enjoy considerable financial support from government are subjects like engineering and science and the research ringfence which is the basic minimum to protect Britains scientific competitiveness. – Vince Cable

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