I've lived history. I've made history, and I know I'll have my place in history. That's not egoism.

We must vigilantly stand on guard within our own borders for human rights and fundamental freedoms which are our proud heritage......w e cannot take for granted the continuance and maintenance of those rights and freedoms.

Parliament is more than procedure - it is the custodian of the nation's freedom.

I'm disturbed because the doctors tell me I'm as sound as a dollar.

I have always been a House of Commons man.

I have one love - Canada; one purpose - Canada's greatness; one aim - Canadian unity from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

I've got all of my enemies here in the Cabinet where I can keep an eye on them.