A diplomat had been kidnapped, a cabinet minister had been kidnapped, they were under threats of murder. The police forces were rather tired. After a whole week, we were unable to find those that had effected the kidnappings. — Robert Bourassa Copy Share Image
There is nothing more foreign to a civilised and democratic system than preventive detention. — Robert Bourassa Copy Share Image
There was never in my mind a desire to give in on the subject of freeing the political prisoners. — Robert Bourassa Copy Share Image
There was no censorship of the press: in general, the War Measures Act could have been made even more radical. — Robert Bourassa Copy Share Image
It seemed to be inadmissible to give in on such a fundamental point. This would have meant that any one who would have wanted… — Robert Bourassa Copy Share Image
It is very difficult to know what may be in the back of the mind of public figures. — Robert Bourassa Copy Share Image
English Canada must clearly understand that, whatever is said or done, Québec is, today and forever, a distinct society, that is free and able… — Robert Bourassa Copy Share Image
We all have the means to be prosperous. We have to find the balance between our wealth and our needs — Robert Bourassa Copy Share Image
A diplomat had been kidnapped, a cabinet minister had been kidnapped, they were under threats of murder. The police forces were rather tired. After… — Robert Bourassa Copy Share Image
I have always said that we did not expect a revolution in the streets. — Robert Bourassa Copy Share Image
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