Kim Campbell Professions : Former Prime Minister of Canada Born : March 10, 1947 Browse All Authors Top 42 quotes by Kim Campbell I have always believed governments must adapt to the needs of the people, not the other way around. Kim Campbell government people needs The election is not a time to discuss serious issues. Kim Campbell issues democracy political I'd be prouder still to say I was Canada's 10th woman prime minister. Kim Campbell ministers prime canada If you never encounter anything in your community that offends you, then you are not living in a free society. Kim Campbell anarchy encounters community Canadians want to see real hope restored, not false hopes raised. Kim Campbell false-hope real want Our first Prime Minister saw a country that would be known for its generosity of spirit. And so it is. Kim Campbell generosity would-be country Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance. Kim Campbell equality tolerance justice We now know that unity, the cornerstone of Canada's greatness and prosperity, is above all a matter of emotion and reason for every citizen. Kim Campbell unity greatness citizens I believe it is time for new leadership that is able to leave the '70s behind. Kim Campbell i-believe able believe There are certain things in gun control that have a certain public appeal, but when you're legislating you need to look at the research on what works, what doesn't, and what really has an impact, recognizing you're never going to do away entirely with gun violence Kim Campbell impact gun needs [When criticized for appearing bare-shouldered Madonna-like at a banquet:] A comparison between Madonna and me is a comparison between a strapless evening gown and a gownless evening strap. Kim Campbell banquets gowns evening For people on social assistance, the loss of free dental care, prescription drugs and subsidized housing can greatly outweigh additional income from working. We've all heard the stories. Kim Campbell lost-friendship loss people I believe that Canadians have the common sense to see that a better future cannot be built on fragmentation. Kim Campbell better-future common-sense believe We Canadians are not given as a people to great patriotic displays. Kim Campbell patriotic given people For over 20 years, the federal and provincial governments have made enormous efforts employing a variety of approaches in an attempt to stimulate Montreal's economy. Kim Campbell effort government years There's no evidence that registering guns reduces the level of gun violence. It's not that I don't think it's something worth doing, (but) it's something you do much later. Kim Campbell levels gun thinking To suggest that Quebecers willingly give up the chance to exercise fully their influence within the federal government would be to betray the historical role Quebec has always played in Confederation, and to undermine the legitimacy of their pride and ambitions. Kim Campbell betrayal giving-up ambition In all modesty, we must admit that governments are not always the best doctors when it comes to diagnosing economic ailments and prescribing the right treatment. Kim Campbell modesty doctors government I know Quebecers don't want to relive old battles; they prefer to build for the future. Kim Campbell battle knows want On the same day I was sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada, I announced the most sweeping reform ever undertaken in the structure of our federal government. Kim Campbell canada reform government Similar Authors Brian Mulroney former-prime-minister-of-canada Charles Tupper former-prime-minister-of-canada Lester B. Pearson former-prime-minister-of-canada Louis St. Laurent former-prime-minister-of-canada John Diefenbaker former-prime-minister-of-canada John Turner former-prime-minister-of-canada All Authors
