Jean Chrétien: Work

Jean Chrétien is 20th Prime Minister of Canada. Explore interesting quotes on work.
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“Canadian federalism is more than a form of government. It's also a system of values that allows different people in diverse communities to live and work together in harmony for the good of all.”

Jean Chrétien

Source: My Years As Prime Minister (2007), Chapter Five, The Phony War, p. 115

People , Communication

“A man can't ask for much more than the chance to make a difference in his chosen field of work. Politics is my vocation. I'm forever grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this great country of ours. I know I am a better person for it.”

Jean Chrétien

Preface, p. 10
Straight From The Heart (1985)

Chance , Personality , Country

“Aline and I have travelled a very long, very hard road together, from our working class homes in rural Quebec to the palaces of London, Paris, Moscow, and Beijing. Politics was the route, public service the reward.”

Jean Chrétien

Source: My Years As Prime Minister (2007), Chapter Fourteen, Vive le Canada, p. 406

Travel , Home

“Our old-fashioned system is better than any new-fangled voting machine. Not only is it guaranteed to work, but there is something I find appealing in putting a mark on a piece of paper for the candidate of your choice, as opposed to pulling a lever as if you were gambling on a slot machine in Las Vegas.”

Jean Chrétien

Source: My Years As Prime Minister (2007), Chapter Twelve, No To War, p. 287

Fashion