Trudeau's contribution was not to build Canada but to destroy it, and I had to come in and save it.

I think the government has to reposition environment on top of their national and international priorities.

I would go to them and I would explain this is the price of going forward. We're going to move ahead in all these other areas. We're moving ahead in tax reform and GST, we are moving ahead on trade, but this will not be done at the cost of the environment.

Margaret Thatcher inherited the sick man of Europe in 1979 and transformed it into a powerhouse. When she left office, it was Britain redefined. And of course the frosting on the cake was her action in the Falklands, where she gave Britain back some of its pizzazz, addressed some past yearning and great memories. So she gave them back their pride. That was the first great thing she did.

In politics, madame, you need two things: friends, but above all an enemy.

Once you articulate an agenda, you have to follow it.

The biggest trading partner of the United States is not West Germany or Japan, it's right here.