Thank
you,
Paul. Just what we needed to hear!
In
a recent issue of Maclean’s,
Paul topped a list titled “Who’s
Hot in 2003.”
Looking
for Canadians with “zip, panache,
momentum, fire in the belly and a
little pepper in their socks”
Maclean’s called him “Tomorrow’s
Man” saying he will represent
“a sea of change in Canadian
politics.”
Paul
is known at home and abroad as the
“Canadian deficit crusader.”
He pulled us back from the economic
brink to become the nation with the
highest rate of growth and job creation
in the G7 this year.
Much
of the developing world has benefited
from Paul’s economic smarts.
In 1999, he was named the inaugural
chair of the G-22, which was created
to address the challenges involved
in managing globalization to the benefit
of peoples everywhere.
But
Paul has always kept focus on the
important issues here at home. In
fact, no federal Minister – except
for Anne and myself of course –
has traveled to Alberta more than
Paul – I’m told he’s
visited virtually every riding in
our province. Albertans appreciate
the frank and honest dialogue that
always accompany his visits.
Paul
says it’s time we make a concerted
effort to revive the political enthusiasm
of Canadians across the country. I’m
glad to see so many Liberals here
this evening. MP’s must do a
better job of listening to Canadians
and must act in the best interests
of ALL the regions of this country
equally.
On
Wednesday, this week, in Leduc, he
acknowledged “Canadians are tired
of being ruled from a distant eastern
city by an elected aristocracy. It’s
time Parliament and the democratic
process were answerable to the public.”
Human
dignity, responsibility, and individual
freedom are the major themes of the
Liberal Party. We embrace equality
of opportunity, enhancement of our
unique and diverse cultural community,
and the promotion of the Canadian
identity around the world.
In
closing, hearty congratulations to
the LPCA organizers and volunteers!
You’ve done a masterful job in
pulling this event together. To everyone
present, please enjoy the debates,
discussion and workshops this weekend.
And, try to have a little fun as well.
Fellow
Liberals, big breakthroughs are on
the horizon. A fresh outlook is in
the air. It is an exciting time to
be a Liberal!
Thank
you.
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