Nycole Turmel quotes

We have to do it and we will do it. We represent Canadians but Canadians will be there for us too. (Nycole Turmel)
We have lost a great Canadian. We have lost a friend. But I know that when I look out at all of you I am looking at Jack Layton's legacy. View quote
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We promise we'll carry on. View quote
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Mr. Harper always has an approach that is divisive and we don't agree with that. Create an environment where people are talking to each other, where they are helping each other, instead of an environment where you create things that will go against the security of the people. View quote
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Jack Layton believed so much in the power of democracy and of this Parliament. I invite all honourable members in this House to join me in picking up this torch and making this an institution in which Canadians can be proud. View quote
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We are mourning today a great Canadian and a great leader. He was a friend, he was a colleague for many of us, if not all of us. View quote
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New Democrats will continue to propose ideas that put Canadians families first, and push for real action to ensure families aren't being left behind in this economy. The question we have for Stephen Harper and his Conservative caucus is: will they keep sitting back waiting around for the U. S. economy to rebound? View quote
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I have to say, on behalf of the NDP, from coast to coast, I want to thank all Canadians for their wishes and really, their love for Jack. View quote
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We are not considering at all a prolongation or adding months or time to the mission in Libya. View quote
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We must remain focused on the job of building our party. Jack showed us how we can do politics differently, how we can listen and respect other opinions and at the end of the day, remain united. And that's what we need to do today. We'll take difficult decisions but at the end of the day, we need to walk out of here and be united. View quote
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Jack Layton improved the tone of the debate in Parliament. He firmly believed we could have passionate disagreements without being disrespectful or disgraceful to each other. Let us all honour his memory by conducting the next session of Parliament in this spirit. (Nycole Turmel)
I'm honoured by the confidence the council has shown in me as well as my team and Jack Layton. I clearly have big shoes to fill, but I'm also fortunate to be standing on such a solid foundation.Jack Layton has spent eight years building this New Democrat movement for a better Canada, eight years building a team that is ready to tackle any circumstance with hope and optimism. That's exactly what you can expect from us in the coming weeks. View quote
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We remember the Tommy Douglas quote Jack included in every email he sent: 'Courage my friends, 'tis never too late to build a better world'. View quote
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It is not on the table for the simple reason that the constitution is clear: it's one member, one vote. View quote
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