Don't cry about money, it never cries for you.

Here's how I think of my money - as soldiers - I send them out to war everyday. I want them to take prisoners and come home, so there's more of them.

We have to change public perception of ex-convicts. Most Canadians don't realize that when you come out of prison, you're a complete pariah. You can't get a car loan or money from a bank to start a business. So most end up back in prison within 24 months. It's just so wrong. We need to fix this problem.

I have had some great successes and great failures. I think every entrepreneur has. I try to learn from all of them.

Canada has always been ready for the truth. I think they actually appreciate a politician or anybody as a leader who tells the truth.

Protecting Americans from harm goes beyond police and national defense. It's imperative that we not destroy the commons, the physical environment on which we rely.

I'm not trying to make friends, I'm trying to make money.