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

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 have served the Liberal cause for twenty-two years. That ought to be long enough for anyones lifetime.

I had, in my legal practice, often encountered really shocking examples of the devastating impact of the costs of long-term medical care on meagre incomes. And, just before I was elected, I had my own personal experience in paying very considerable bills for my mother's terminal illness.

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

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.

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