Each one was a hero. Their contribution to science and space exploration will never be forgotten.

From this day forward, the benefits of any agreements we reach will flow only to those nations that abide by our democratic clause.

The free and civilized nations of the world have joined hands to press the first great struggle for justice of the 21st century -- the struggle to defy and defeat the forces of terrorism.

Deficit reduction is not an end in itself. It is the means to an end, ... Canadians must now decide what kind of country they want to build with the hard-won dividend.

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.

You have to look at history as an evolution of society.

Sometimes our approaches are different.

When you're a mayor and you have a problem you blame the provincial government. If you are provincial government and you have a problem you blame the federal government. We don't blame the Queen any more, so once in a while we might blame the Americans.

If words cannot console this loss, they also cannot fully express the pride that all Canadians have felt on the exemplary way (Canadian forces) have carried out their duty, ... There are so many questions. ... How has this happened? I want to assure the families and the people of Canada that these questions will be answered.

It's a great day, a beautiful day, and I'm very confident.