Hope and optimism have defined my political career, and I continue to be hopeful and optimistic about Canada. Young people have been a great source of inspiration for me.

You can wait forever for perfect conditions or you can make do with what you have.

I think Paul Martin doesn't mean what he says. He said he would clear this sort of thing up and he didn't do it.

Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world.

Always have a dream that will outlast your lifetime.

Canadians can get Parliament working again. Here's how to do that: elect more New Democrats.

Well, I say it's time to take Stephen Harper to the woodshed!