You can't carry out your appeal all the way to conclusion and then say when you lose, 'Well, that doesn't count,'

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.

Your country is very close to my heart now. I, for one, will never forget the compassion expressed by Canadians in so many different ways.