(Martin) told the president that we view it as a shame that we should have to take the U.S. to court in its own country to make that point. But we're more than prepared to do so - and we will do so.

The prime minister emphasized that it makes little sense to negotiate a victory that we've already won.

I would just say it should not come as a surprise to people that she held views on public policy prior to being appointed.

(Bush) believes the way forward has to have both sides reach an agreement by way of negotiations.

We undertook very rigorous background checks before the job offer, as much with the Privy Council as with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the RCMP.

We have absolutely not seen the report, or a summary, or a draft, or been briefed.