But I Accepted That Because

Ten Years Ago, In The Aftermath Of The Referendum In Quebec, The Very Existence Of Canada Was On The Line... I Had A Responsibility To Ensure That Canada Never Again Came Close To The Precipice.

A Successful Politician Must Not Only Be Able To Read The Mood Of The Public, He Must Have The Skill To Get The Public On His Side. The Public Is Moved By Mood More Than Logic, By Instinct More Than Reason, And That Is Something That Every Politician Must Make Use Of Or Guard Against.

Vision Is Not Political Rhetoric.

The Western World Is ... Looked Upon As Being Arrogant, Self-satisfied, Greedy And With No Limits. And Sept. 11 Is An Occasion For Me To Realize It Even More.

President Bush Is A Friend Of Mine. He's Not A Moron At All.