David Wilkins Quotes (18 Quotes)

When we are facing what appears to be more and more the worst natural disaster in our country's history, many of these other issues we have been discussing suddenly pale in comparison.

will totally destroy your faith in democracy.

Talk of trade wars and retaliation make good copy but they don't make good sense in my opinion. Friends negotiate, they don't retaliate.

At every level in Washington, people are talking about that and looking for ... another secure document that would not inhibit or impede trade or legitimate travellers across our country.

Canada is playing a major role protecting freedom in that area of the world.

I understand fully Quebec's position, Canada's position and frustration on this issue of softwood lumber. You have valid points,

That is a shared responsibility. I've heard more than one Canadian official say it's mostly Canadians bringing the guns across. Not hundreds of thousands at a time, but three or four at a time.

When it comes to global consciousness, the United States is walking the walk. And when it comes to climate change, we are making significant progress, more progress than many of those who have been most critical of us.

We're committed to making sure that our borders are secure and our country is safe. Will there be other deportations in the future I'd be surprised if there's not.

I honestly don't know the answer to that, ... Were they asked I don't know.

If we don't (start negotiating) neither your country nor mine will get any relief from this litigious process that has been going on well over two decades.

The majority of guns coming from the United States are purchased by Canadian citizens,

Emotional press conferences are not going to settle the issue. Canada needs to come back to the table. We need to close the door, roll up our sleeves and negotiate as need be, with good faith, and bring finality to it.

The aid pouring from all across Canada has been truly overwhelming, ... Many countries are offering help, nobody more so than Canada ... You're at the top of the list and for that we will always be very grateful.

I understand and appreciate Canada's position on softwood lumber. You have made legitimate points. I am very encouraged, as you should be, by recent developments in the past six weeks.

To get that off the table ... is very positive and gives us a lot of momentum to work together in the future.

Earlier this week, U. S. Ambassador David Wilkins effusively thanked Canada as well. The aid pouring from all across Canada has been truly overwhelming, ... Many countries are offering help, nobody more so than Canada... You're at the top of the list and for that we will always be grateful.

I know of no overture or effort being made by either side to begin the discussions.