“The position the Government finds itself in is not one of constructing...” — Charles Tupper Quote

“The position the Government finds itself in is not one of constructing a law, but of carrying out a decision given by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.”

“It is admitted by everybody that rights and privileges enjoyed by the Roman Catholic minority in Manitoba down to 1890, were taken away by legislation of 1890.”

“I do not see any reason why they should not be given the means to give their teachers just as high an education as is secured by attendance at the Protestant schools.”

“You're not going to look at Paul and see him slacking, not carrying his weight. All the other stuff, 'Paul doesn't lead' and all that? That's fine. Go grab guys that lead, then. Let me help them lead.”

“Eleven days before 9/11, I was on a plane with the 9/11 hijackers who were carrying out a dry run.”

“Carrying 200 pounds of velvet and satin around a stage for 90 minutes - that's man's work, let me tell you.”