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But I'm very libertarian in the sense that I believe in small government and, as a general rule, I don't believe in imposing values upon people.

— Stephen Harper

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Kyoto is essentially a socialist scheme to suck money out of wealth-producing nations.

Those of different faiths and no faith should seek areas of common agreement based on their different perspectives.

In terms of the unemployed, of which we have over a million-and-a-half, I don't feel particularly bad for many of these people.

I don't know all the facts on Iraq, but I think we should work closely with the Americans.

I believe that it is better to light one candle than to promise a million light bulbs.

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