The responsibility of a minister is to step aside when there is a criminal investigation of the department. That protects the propriety of Parliament and of responsible government.

I believe how I live my life every day is my act of worship.

And finally, to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one – a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world's environment. We can restore our good name in the world.

Ideas are always more important than money.

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.

I want to share with you my belief in your power to change this country and this world.