the equivalent of someone standing on street corners, turning in jaywalkers, and then getting the fine money.

Every lobbyist in town is throwing money at him because they know he's in trouble. And they've got a good thing with Conrad Burns.

It wouldn't be right to return to the table and negotiate a formal agreement absent a tangible demonstration of respect for what Canada has accomplished in the quasi-judicial system.

The U.S. has to do something tangible to show respect for the process,

It's a very real fear that will have significant implications for our economy,

This has got nothing to do with George Bush, ... Canadians want to be with you when you're in trouble. It's as simple as that.