I don't know all the facts on Iraq, but I think we should work closely with the Americans.

Too often in the past, our Armed Forces have returned to Canada from their trials with little fanfare. Not so today. Canadians across the country came out in force, united in appreciation, to honour the bravery, heroism, strength and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom and security in Afghanistan.

Canada receives the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden with sober satisfaction. Sadly, others will take his place.

We got into a recession because the global economy went into the recession and we're a big exporting nation.

Canada appears content to become a second-tier socialistic country, boasting ever more loudly about its economy and social services to mask its second-rate status.

I will strive to make this not the highest-spending country in the world, but instead the lowest taxing o-ne.

Look, I think the worst case scenario is obvious. I think first of all it doesn't work for very long. It's an unstable government that raises taxes and destroys the image we're building for Canada as a strong place to invest.