Basic principles Quote by Pierre Trudeau

“We must now establish the basic principles, the basic values and beliefs which hold us together as Canadians so that beyond our regional loyalties there is a way of life and a system of values which make us proud of the country that has given us such freedom and such immeasurable joy.”

Pierre Trudeau

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I must say that "Give Peace a Chance" has always seemed to me to be sensible advice.

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There's no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation. What's done in private between adults doesn't concern the Criminal Code.

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[It is a basic principle of a tyrant] to unarm his people of weapons, money and all means whereby they resist his power.

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There’s only one basic principle of self-defense- you must apply the most effective weapon, as soon as possible, to the most vulnerable target.

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Different regions may require different strategies, as President Bush has noted, but not different basic principles. It's either collective security or selective security.

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