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

What is the difference between a cactus and a conservative caucus? On a cactus, the pricks are on the outside.

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

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

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

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.

I am the first prime minister of this country of neither English nor French origin. So I determined to bring about a Canadian citizenship that knew no hyphenated consideration....I'm very happy to be able to say that in the House of Commons today in my party we have members of Italian, Dutch, German, Scandinavian, Chinese and Ukrainian origin and they are all Canadians.