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> [Hey, the bait is here. Get in Quebecers, get in the lobster trap, and then we’ll close the door. And you’ll have a referendum no matter what,](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/hey-the-bait-is-here-get-in-quebecers-get-in-the-lobster-trap-and/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

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## More by Philippe Couillard

> [In Quebec, we can no longer increase taxes if we want to stay competitive.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/in-quebec-we-can-no-longer-increase-taxes-if-we-want-to-stay/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [I'm as proud and assertive in my Quebec identity as any Quebecer. I believe it's to Quebec's advantage to be part of the Canadian…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/i-m-as-proud-and-assertive-in-my-quebec-identity-as-any-quebecer-i/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [In Quebec, our goal isn't to reduce daycare service - a program the entire world envies - but to make it viable so tomorrow's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/in-quebec-our-goal-isn-t-to-reduce-daycare-service-a-program-the/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [Something I don't want to do, ever, is to put Quebec in a position of weakness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/something-i-don-t-want-to-do-ever-is-to-put-quebec-in-a-position-of/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [I think this is a line in the sand for many Quebecers and Canadians: That if you're going to give services or receive services,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/i-think-this-is-a-line-in-the-sand-for-many-quebecers-and-canadians/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [Quebecers are happy in Canada. We are benefiting economically and fiscally from belonging to Canada. We're proud of being Canadian. It's a great country.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/quebecers-are-happy-in-canada-we-are-benefiting-economically-and/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [ I belong to a generation that had so many choices available. In 1970, when \[former premier Robert\] Bourassa launched the James Bay development project,… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/i-belong-to-a-generation-that-had-so-many-choices-available-in-1970/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [Hey, the bait is here. Get in Quebecers, get in the lobster trap, and then we’ll close the door. And you’ll have a referendum…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/hey-the-bait-is-here-get-in-quebecers-get-in-the-lobster-trap-and/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [Quebec's distinct character makes Canada an even better country, and vice versa: being in Canada makes Quebec a better place too.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/quebec-s-distinct-character-makes-canada-an-even-better-country-and/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [I always remind Quebecers: hey, wait a minute - federalism works. If you look at the fiscal arrangements, the economic arrangements, the way the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/i-always-remind-quebecers-hey-wait-a-minute-federalism-works-if-you/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [I often repeat three numbers: 20-23-26. Quebec generates only 20 per cent of Canada's wealth; it represents 23 per cent of the population, but…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/i-often-repeat-three-numbers-20-23-26-quebec-generates-only-20-per/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [We have to redesign the finances of the Quebec state to preserve what counts: education, health and families.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/we-have-to-redesign-the-finances-of-the-quebec-state-to-preserve-what/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [Quebec's financial situation is serious. In terms of intensity, we're close to matching 1982 and 1997. We won't do the same things this time,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/quebec-s-financial-situation-is-serious-in-terms-of-intensity-we-re/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [I've repeated it 100 times and I'm going to look you in the eye, tonight, Mr. Couillard: there will be no referendum as long…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/i-ve-repeated-it-100-times-and-i-m-going-to-look-you-in-the-eye/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

> [Not only in Canada but in other countries where we have to rely on immigration for our growth, the question of coexistence of values…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philippe-couillard/not-only-in-canada-but-in-other-countries-where-we-have-to-rely-on/)

[Philippe Couillard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/philippe-couillard/)

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