Jean Chretien
Jean Chretien
Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien PC OM CC QC, known commonly as Jean Chrétien, is a Canadian politician and statesman who served as the 20th Prime Minister of Canada from November 4, 1993 to December 12, 2003...
NationalityCanadian
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth11 January 1934
CityShawinigan, Canada
CountryCanada
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Most Canadians don't understand the House of Commons. They turn on their televisions, see us yelling at one another, and dismiss us as a bunch of fools.
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We spoke in this campaign about preserving social programs and Medicare and that we will do,
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Pierre Trudeau, the embodiment of the dream of a just society, has left us,
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I will fulfill my mandate and focus entirely on governing from now until February 2004 -- at which time my work will be done and at which time my successor will be chosen,
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I would like to propose a toast to a great president of the United States, and a great leader of the free world, ... And good luck, Bill.
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We've discussed democracy, we have a clause of democracy, ... We've discussed what's needed to help the 800 million people in the hemisphere. We have discussed the environment, we have discussed education, we have discussed health, and all the leaders were very, very happy with what happened.
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We need to work together to help Africans address critical issues such as health and education, governance, water and agriculture, trade and investment and peace and security,
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The seven astronauts on board were accomplished women and men of great courage who put their extraordinary skills and knowledge to the service of humankind,
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It was like getting a call from a brother.
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Each one was a hero. Their contribution to science and space exploration will never be forgotten.
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the fast lane for Canada-U.S. trade. Twenty-five percent of our two-way trade, or 120 billion U.S. dollars, travels the bridge; seven thousand trucks cross it every day. The value of the trade that crosses this bridge exceeds all of U.S. trade with Japan.
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The vast majority of the people who cross our border pose no risk to either country,
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Young people from 100 countries have come to Toronto to celebrate and reaffirm their faith, and to do so in a spirit ... that recognizes and values the dignity of freedom for all peoples,
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