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Jack Layton
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“If it's a flash it's been an awfully long flash. I've been around for 20 years in one of the largest media and political markets in the country, so I'd call it more of a slow burn.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On criticism that he is an unknown, Jan. 26, 2003.
“We want to challenge the established ideas with new ideas.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In his victory speech after winning the NDP leadership on the first ballot, Jan. 26, 2003.
“This gorgeous Chinese girl gets up and I fell in love instantly.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 1985 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On meeting Olivia Chow for the first time in 1985, May 2003.
“Politics matters. Ideas matter. Democracy matters.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: First sentence in his 2004 book, Speaking out.
“I believe that when Paul Martin cancelled affordable housing across this country it produced a dramatic rise in homelessness and deaths due to homelessness and I've always said I hold him responsible for that.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: During the federal election campaign, May 26, 2004
“I ask you to join me in saying that enough is enough with Liberal arrogance and scandals and enough to the vote-buying promises of the Conservatives. There's a better choice, a third option, the NDP”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: During the federal election campaign, January 2006
“Layton: After all these years of inaction, will the Prime Minister finally get something done and do something the former government would not do and that is to cancel the subsidies to big oil and big ass--I mean big gas and start putting-- Stephen Harper: Mr. Speaker, I promise to get to the bottom of it.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Question Period in Parliament, Dec. 4, 2006
“This debate is coming down essentially to two visions — Mr. Harper's vision for Canada and my vision for Canada, and to a decision to be made by people disappointed by Mr. (Stephane) Dion”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On polls showing his New Democrats were gaining on the Liberals, Sept. 2, 2008
“We have not made these choices lightly, Our decision was made in the full seriousness and clear knowledge of what is at stake.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On announcing a coalition agreement with the Liberals and Bloc Québécois, Dec. 1, 2008.
“He's put a lock on the door of the House of Commons and he refuses to face the people of Canada through their elected representatives”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On Stephen Harper, after the Governor General announced Parliament was prorogued, Dec. 4, 2008
“This is a budget that does not protect the vulnerable, it doesn't protect the jobs of today and it doesn't create the jobs that we need for tomorrow.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On the 2009 federal budget, Jan. 27, 2009.
“I remember a Stephen Harper once upon a time... You've become what you used to oppose... Mr. Harper, what happened to you? What changed?”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: To Mr. Harper, contending the Prime Minister used to advocate cleaning up government and caring for the environment; 2011 English Language Federal Election Debate
“Most Canadians, if they don't show up for work, they don't get a promotion. … You missed 70 per cent of the votes.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 2011 English Language Federal Election Debate
“That’s been a hashtag fail." And on the temptations stemming from a life of crime: "With the bling and everything that comes with it.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 2011 English Language Federal Election Debate
“Spring is here my friends and a new chapter begins.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 2011 Election Night Victory Speech." May 2, 2011
“I've always favoured proposition over opposition. But we will oppose the government when it's off track.We'll support positive suggestions that we'll bring forward and support the government when it's making progress.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 2011 Election Night Victory Speech." May 2, 2011
“It's a privilege and it's an honour and Olivia and I are certainly looking forward to visiting this beautiful, historic building and being able to stay there during the session when we're here in Ottawa.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Jack Layton skittish about moving into Stornoway June 15, 2011
“(The lockout) makes no sense unless you put it in the context of a wider strategy, which is to somehow weaken Canadians' commitment to Canada Post so that ultimately, when the government gets out there to privatize it, they think they can get the public on their side”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Feds using lockout as wedge to privatize Canada Post: Layton June 17, 2011
“I think we've come to where we are because of those positive ties and working together for working families. That's our priority and continues to be. It's been there since our founding and we've now achieved the best success we've ever had electorally. So I think you want to continue with what's working”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Why has he closed the door on Canada Post? Here's a guy who says he was a terrific manager of the economy and all things economic yet he's shut down our postal service. It's certainly the wrong thing to do and it sends a very bad signal out to the working people that tromp up and down our sidewalks and deliver our mail … that he doesn't really respect the bargaining process.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Layton nixes cutting NDP ties to labour unions June 18,2011
“If I've tried to bring anything to federal politics, it's the idea that hope and optimism should be at their heart; we can look after each other better than we do today.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Jack Layton's statement." July 25, 2011.
“My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A letter to Canadians from the Honourable Jack Layton." 20 August 2011.
“Mes amis, l’amour est cent fois meilleur que la haine. L’espoir est meilleur que la peur. L’optimisme est meilleur que le désespoir. Alors aimons, gardons espoir et restons optimistes. Et nous changerons le monde.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A letter to Canadians from the Honourable Jack Layton." 20 August 2011.
“Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one – a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world’s environment. We can restore our good name in the world. We can do all of these things because we finally have a party system at the national level where there are real choices; where your vote matters; where working for change can actually bring about change. In the months and years to come, New Democrats will put a compelling new alternative to you. My colleagues in our party are an impressive, committed team. Give them a careful hearing; consider the alternatives; and consider that we can be a better, fairer, more equal country by working together. Don’t let them tell you it can’t be done.”
Jack Layton (1950–2011) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A letter to Canadians from the Honourable Jack Layton." 20 August 2011.