18 Quotes by Jim Flaherty

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    We're always flexible and pragmatic... It's always important to watch the unemployment rate and to make sure that we can keep most Canadians working. We were successful in that back in 2008-09.

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    Bethany said he didn't appear to have his hands on the steering wheel, and he appeared to be slumped.

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    Everyone wants instant gratification: you have to have everything your parents had right away.

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    These candles unattended are like a loaded gun on a dining room table. If you can't see the candle, it shouldn't be lit.

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    I remember being in the Ontario Legislature and the Liberals yelling over at me about the fact that the dollar was rising, and that was bad for business, and didn't I realize that. And I thought, 'What are you talking about?' The value of the currency in part, large part, reflects the world's view of the state of our economy.

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    The stable funding announced today will allow Special Olympics to grow and benefit an increasing number of Canadians. I am proud that our Government is committed to providing opportunities for Canadians of all ages and all abilities to engage in sport and physical activity and to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle.

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    All the windows were blacked out from heavy smoke conditions. There was dark smoke. The house was essentially buttoned up tight.

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