Out of near disaster, came real progress.

Most women have a distaste for guns, and I am no exception.

It has not been the style of Canadian politicians to write of their experiences, although it is the common practice for British, French, and American Politicians upon their retirement. But I have been criticized before and I expect to be again.

I cannot say that I have been hindered all my life by the permutation of genes that resulted in me being born a woman.

The unexpressed aim of every politician is to influence events that history books will record his name - and spell it right.

I have always thought that one of the signs of natural leaders of men (and women) was their readiness to take the necessary pains to keep their followers with them.

One of the most helpful things I introduced (and of very considerable consequence to Canadians) was my ultimate success in persuading my colleagues (after continuing battle)to reduce the qualifying age for aged pensioners from seventy to sixty-five over a five year period.