Government cannot and must not replace p... by Kim Campbell | We Heart Quotes

Government Politician feminist Canada Prime Minister

Government cannot and must not replace private initiative.

- Kim Campbell

Other quotes by Kim Campbell

Progress Today

Despite our high rate of unemployment, 300,000 jobs go unfilled largely because many of the unemployed lack the skills needed today as a result of technological progress.

- Kim Campbell

Future Want

I know Quebecers don't want to relive old battles; they prefer to build for the future.

- Kim Campbell

Doctors Right

In all modesty, we must admit that governments are not always the best doctors when it comes to diagnosing economic ailments and prescribing the right treatment.

- Kim Campbell

People

I have always believed governments must adapt to the needs of the people, not the other way around.

- Kim Campbell

Economy Years

For over 20 years, the federal and provincial governments have made enormous efforts employing a variety of approaches in an attempt to stimulate Montreal's economy.

- Kim Campbell

Exercise Pride Government

To suggest that Quebecers willingly give up the chance to exercise fully their influence within the federal government would be to betray the historical role Quebec has always played in Confederation, and to undermine the legitimacy of their pride and ambitions.

- Kim Campbell

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