[When criticized for appearing bare-shouldered Madonna-like at a banquet:] A comparison between Madonna and me is a comparison between a strapless evening gown and a gownless evening strap.

We Canadians are not given as a people to great patriotic displays.

Canadians know that our difficulties will not be resolved overnight. They are tired of politicians who pretend they will be.

The election is not a time to discuss serious issues.

There are certain things in gun control that have a certain public appeal, but when you're legislating you need to look at the research on what works, what doesn't, and what really has an impact, recognizing you're never going to do away entirely with gun violence

To suggest that Quebecers willingly give up the chance to exercise fully their influence within the federal government would be to betray the historical role Quebec has always played in Confederation, and to undermine the legitimacy of their pride and ambitions.

Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance.