“We got into a recession because the global economy went into the reces...” — Stephen Harper Quote

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

Canadians know that the promise of a recession didn't happen because of anything we did here. If you look at all the causes of the recession, problems in mortgage markets, the problems in the banking sector, the problems in government finance in countries like Greece, none of those problems were in present Canada.

I just think it would be unrealistic to suggest we're going to eliminate every last domestic insurgent in Afghanistan. Certainly, the history of the country would indicate that's not a very realistic objective, and I think we have to have realistic objectives.

I think because we're such a trading nation, I think Canadians understand that first and foremost we're part of the global economy.

There were a lot of manufacturing jobs lost over a long period of time and particularly after - during the Great Recession. We've had some recovery in manufacturing employment as the economy's recovered.

There can be economy only where there is efficiency.

The economy is my wheel house.

Bridging the skills gap would help Ohio workers secure high-paying jobs that fuel America's economy.

The love of economy is the root of all virtue.