Paul Martin Quotes

"When he was a sophomore, he was this big but quiet kid who had a lot of ability. His biggest improvement has been his leadership. He's like a father figure out there. The guys turn to him and look for advice."

"It's not emotional to state the facts, and the facts are that when you sign an agreement you should live up to its terms."

"Our world is changing; it is growing more competitive. Tomorrow, as today, a quality education and the right training will be the keys to success."

"Canadians must be able to have faith in the integrity of government and in the people who administer it. That means finding out what went wrong and repairing the system."

"stood for courage and resolve at a time of great need."

"The people of Canada have worked hard to build a country that opens its doors to include all, regardless of their differences; a country that respects all, regardless of their differences; a country that demands equality for all, regardless of their differences."

"Have you ever, on a cloudless night, looked down from a passing aircraft flying over Canada? Endless, glowing strings of cities, towns, and homesteads. Stretching on and on, one province to the next. With only the stars in the distance."

"I rise in support of a Canada in which liberties are safeguarded, rights are protected and the people of this land are treated as equals under the law."

"In Canada, women's rights are a vital part of our effort to build a society of real equality - not just for some, but for all Canadians. A society in which women no longer encounter discrimination nor are shut out from opportunities open to others."

"Canada is our country. It belongs to us and we belong to it. Let us join together, in our time, and make history once again."

"Canada was built by neighbors helping neighbors in times of crisis. That doesn't apply just within our borders,"

"We will win Jan. 23 and we will be in power and we will give Canadians the Canada they want."

"Abbas when he was here in Canada and in subsequent conversations asked us specifically to do this."

"I really think Canada should get over to Iraq as quickly as possible."

"For years governments have been promising more than they can deliver, and delivering more than they can afford."

"Our veterans connect generations and Canadians. As a country and as individuals, we gain in pride and in purpose from their deeds and their service."

"The vicious circle has been shattered. Canadians now enjoy the benefits of the virtuous circle."

"As a people, we know what we can do, we know how to do it, and we just want to get on with it. How? By ensuring that Canada's place in the world is one of influence and pride."

"If we do not step forward, then we step back. If we do not protect a right, then we deny it."

"The achievements we forge in this place and in our nation will not be those of one person or one party."