Remarks on becoming Prime Minister (St Francis's prayer) 1608; source of transcript unknown. MT was returning from Buckingham Palace. She had jotted down the headings of what she intended to say on a 10x5cm card, which survives in the Thatcher Archive. Importance ranking: Key Word count: 491 Themes: Leadership, Famous statements by MT, Autobiography (childhood), Women ...   . Well, it's been a wonderful campaign. Congratulations! Mrs. Thatcher Thank you very much. Question How do you feel at this moment? Mrs. Thatcher Very excited, very aware of the responsibilities. Her Majesty The Queen has asked me to form a new administration and I have accepted. It is, of course, the greatest honour that can come to any citizen in a democracy. (Cheering) I know full well the responsibilities that await me as I enter the door of No. 10 and I'll strive unceasingly to try to fulfil the trust and confidence that the British people have placed in me and the things in which I believe. And I would just like to remember some words of St. Francis of Assisi which I think are really just particularly apt at the moment. 'Where there is discord, may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. And where there is despair, may we bring hope' ...   . [fo 1] ...   . and to all the British people -- howsoever they voted -- may I say this. Now that the Election is over,