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" I was dissatisfied with the status quo back in the 80's, particularly how the West was represented in federation. I wanted to try to change it. "
Preston Manning
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" Canada is the only country founded on the relentless pursuit of the rodent. "
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" When political and business leaders tell the public - any public - 'We don't trust you to make the right decision' - they prejudice that electorate against the very proposals they want it to accept and undermine public confidence in themselves. "
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" The role of the federal government should be neutral toward culture just as it is toward religion. "
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" There are more effective ways of tackling environmental problems including global warming, proliferation of plastics, urban sprawl, and the loss of biodiversity than by treaties, top-down regulations, and other approaches offered by big governments and their dependents. "
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" I guess I'd like to get old and die, in that order. "
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