New Canada must be workable without Quebec, but it must be open and at — Preston Manning

"Albertans are very competitive, and to a large extent are competing against themselves. They do not simply compare their economic and political standing with that of the other provinces, but they compare the Alberta that "is" with the Alberta that "could have been" or "could still be". In other words, part of western alienation stems from frustrated ambitions, unfulfilled expectations, an the tragedy of unrealized potentials-the crop that might have been if the hail had not come, the fortune that might have been made if the well had been drilled three miles farther north. Such sentiments deeply affect how many westerners think about themselves and the country as a whole."

"Nothing disturbs me more than superficiality and mere sloganizing on matters of public policy, and the suspicion that what the speaker is saying represents the full extent of his knowledge on the subject."

"My suspicion was that Manning knew he could never become prime minister of Canada because of Quebec and, consequently, that he wouldnt have been terribly sorry to see it leave the federation."

"During his long political career, my father was always active in communicating the Christian gospel from the evangelical perspective,..."

"Besides my religious commitment, the greatest single factor that has enabled me to pursue my business and political objectives has been the security and freedom of my home."

"My religious training told me that in times of personal uncertainty one should seek Gods direction through personal prayer and study of the Christian scriptures."