Politics matters. Ideas ...

Politics matters. Ideas matter. Democracy matters, because all of us need to be able to make a difference.
 Jack Layton

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Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let's continue to move forward.
 Jack Layton
Free speech is one of our fundamental principles and it's pretty hard to speak freely when people are yelling at you when it's your turn. That would never be allowed in a classroom or in any other kind of meeting.
 Jack Layton
And finally, to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one – a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world's environment. We can restore our good name in the world.
 Jack Layton
My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world.
 Jack Layton
Cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey.
 Jack Layton