“Most Canadians, if they don't show up for work, they don't get a promotion. … You missed 70 per cent of the votes.”

—  Jack Layton

2011 English Language Federal Election Debate http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/obituary-jack-layton-in-quotes/article2135661/?from=sec368

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