We don't think every man should be free to pass on everything to his descendants.

In specific terms I don't think I could make any suggestions, but in general terms I believe that it is because Canadians have been under the good influences of their churches that they are a tolerant people, an understanding and patient people, so that there has been little backlash against the excesses which have happened over the decades in French and in English Canada which might turn either group off.

Who is it that said that 'you have not converted a man because you have silenced him?' This is true of the use of the military on people.

The past is to be respected and acknowledged, but not to be worshipped. It is our future in which we will find our greatness.

The state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation.

I want to separate sin from crime. You may have to ask forgiveness for your sins from God, but not from the Minister of Justice. There's no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation.

I've been called worse things by better people.