Jean Chretien Quotes (34 Quotes)

I'm not to take the blame for something that's not true.

We are all in it together and we intend to do it in the future in the same way. Terrorism is something that is very serious and it is not over yet,

You have to look at history as an evolution of society.

We knew that there was going to be some people who were going to try to stop us, ... everything has been quite under control.

Deficit reduction is not an end in itself. It is the means to an end. Canadians must now decide what kind of country they want to build with the hard-won dividend.

But I tell you I was very proud of them, because they took it with such great class. Both of them. They said, 'We are not judges, we've done our best.' And it was a fabulous performance, and I am told that in Canada they had a strong reaction, and even in the United States.

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,

the fast lane for Canada-U.S. trade. Twenty-five percent of our two-way trade, or 120 billion U.S. dollars, travels the bridge seven thousand trucks cross it every day. The value of the trade that crosses this bridge exceeds all of U.S. trade with Japan.

It's a bit surprising that all the witnesses that could have said a nice thing about my administration, they weren't invited (to testify),

We are part of an unprecedented coalition of nations that has come together to fight the threat of terrorism ... Canada will be part of this coalition every step of the way,

If military action in Iraq is launched without a new U. N. resolution, Canada will not participate.

Perhaps there were a few million dollars that might have been stolen in the process. But how many millions of dollars have we saved because we have re-established the stability of Canada by keeping it a united country

This gives us no pleasure, ... Canada is not a nation that rushes to embrace the use of force. We do not lightly endorse military action. For us it is always the last resort.

We will ensure that our legislation includes and legally recognizes the union of same-sex couples,

chose to ignore or distort the clear evidence.

The free and civilized nations of the world have joined hands to press the first great struggle for justice of the 21st century -- the struggle to defy and defeat the forces of terrorism,

I will fulfill my mandate and focus entirely on governing from now until February 2004 -- at which time my work will be done and at which time my successor will be chosen,

it was my view that it would not be in the best political interests of the Liberal Party, ... you also told me to make my intentions known publicly as soon as possible. I have heard you.

The vast majority of the people who cross our border pose no risk to either country,

Each one was a hero. Their contribution to science and space exploration will never be forgotten.

The Canadian people are with you, ... We have to work -- all the nations together -- to make sure that terrorism is destroyed.

Pierre Trudeau, the embodiment of the dream of a just society, has left us,

A proof is a proof. What kind of a proof? It's a proof. A proof is a proof. And when you have a good proof, it's because it's proven.

We've discussed democracy, we have a clause of democracy, ... We've discussed what's needed to help the 800 million people in the hemisphere. We have discussed the environment, we have discussed education, we have discussed health, and all the leaders wer

We spoke in this campaign about preserving social programs and Medicare and that we will do,

expressed his horror at the news that the United States has been the victim of multiple terrorist attacks.

Saddam Hussein has brought this crisis on himself,

I would like to propose a toast to a great president of the United States, and a great leader of the free world, ... And good luck, Bill.

We need to work together to help Africans address critical issues such as health and education, governance, water and agriculture, trade and investment and peace and security,

If words cannot console this loss, they also cannot fully express the pride that all Canadians have felt on the exemplary way (Canadian forces) have carried out their duty, ... There are so many questions. ... How has this happened I want to assure the families and the people of Canada that these questions will be answered.

Young people from 100 countries have come to Toronto to celebrate and reaffirm their faith, and to do so in a spirit ... that recognizes and values the dignity of freedom for all peoples,

The seven astronauts on board were accomplished women and men of great courage who put their extraordinary skills and knowledge to the service of humankind,

Pierre Trudeau dreamed of a society that afforded all of its citizens an equal opportunity to succeed in life -- whatever their background or beliefs, whether rich or poor,

The loss of a young life is always difficult to accept. But the senselessness of this act of violence makes it even more painful and all the more difficult to accept and comprehend,