75 Quotes by Jack Layton

A prime minister's job is to make sure the government works for those who have elected him, and not for big corporations.

I played a lot of squash for a lot of years.

I'd put it this way: Canadians want politicians to work together on their behalf. So that's what I'm committed to doing. I think it's been the goal of every NDP leader. Because we had a profound belief that we could do a good job on behalf of Canadians... if we were given that opportunity.

To other Canadians who are on journeys to defeat cancer and to live their lives, I say this: please don't be discouraged that my own journey hasn't gone as well as I had hoped. You must not lose your own hope.

We have this historic problem that we have a quarter of our population, the people of Quebec, who have never signed on to the Constitution. That can't go on forever.

We are a democratic party. I respect and support the decision that has been made.

Unfortunately it has become clear that Paul Martin and his team are not cut from the same cloth as Lester Pearson or Pierre Trudeau. And so, most Canadians think it's time for a change.

What we need to do is stand up for ourselves when we're unfairly treated.

the only leader in this House that will not compromise.