Sovereignty is still an issue really important for Quebec. More than ever, especially with what happened with the sponsorship scandal.

We know that second terms have historically been marred by hubris and by scandal.

(The scandal) comes at a time when the market is so high. Investors needed an excuse to take profit and they found one.

Beijing should authorize a full and impartial investigation into the involvement of local authorities in the blood scandal and hold those responsible accountable.

The mind conscious of innocence despises false reports: but we are a set always ready to believe a scandal. [Lat., Conscia mens recti famae mendacia risit: Sed nos in vitium credula turba sumus.]

O the disgrace of it! - / The scandal, the incredible come-down!