"Dignity for life is our ambition and part of this is ensuring that our older people, who have worked a lifetime and deserve a little peace of mind in their retirement, are not exposed to abusers, " he added.

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It means our collective responsibility for the preservation of man's dignity and integrity.

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They proclaimed our unalienable rights, so let us speak out for the dignity of every human being and the rights that are universal.

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Most airlines and airports are only too happy to help travellers in wheelchairs but sometimes fail to spot what is going to make life harder for us, or more often what is likely to rob us of our dignity and independence, like kettling all disabled passengers into a sort of roped-off "disabled ghetto" or bending over us and speaking very, very slowly.

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The inherent dignity and rights of every individual must be the starting point for all our action and the measure of its success.

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You want a country where our seniors can retire with dignity and respect, and Social Security is there not just for this generation but for future generations.

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And we need a new deal for carers and a fresh approach on mental health - restoring dignity and security to the most vulnerable in our society.

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