“It can fairly be said of John Smith that he had all the virtues of a Scottish presbyterian, but none of the vices.”

— John Smith

Hansard HC 6ser vol 243 col 437 http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm199394/cmhansrd/1994-05-12/Debate-1.html
Menzies Campbell, Liberal Democrat MP and colleague at the Scottish bar.
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