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Re: I *was* confused about the Canadian position, but I'm not any more
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Date: 
Thu, 3 Apr 2003 21:29:24 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Koudys writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > Thanks, Mr. Coyne for clearing it up!
> > 
> > http://www.nationalpost.com/search/site/story.asp?id=29495289-85DB-4EC4-9FE5-E7DD1A6C3BAC
> 
> Clearly Canadian!
> 
> "
> Let us be clear. We are in favour of UN resolutions but against their
> enforcement; against the use of force but in favour of the threat of it;
> against fighting the war, but in favour of winning it. This is part of
> Canada's unique national identity. Other countries may support the war
> without participating in it. Only Canada is participating without supporting it.
> "
> 
> Oh I can't wait until JC leaves office...

Glad you liked it.

Josette actually found this one and we were dying laughing. I don't think
this is a completely correct statement of official position, mind you, but
it's pretty funny. Nor is it reflective of any particular individual opinion.



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  Re: I *was* confused about the Canadian position, but I'm not any more
 
(...) " Let us be clear. We are in favour of UN resolutions but against their enforcement; against the use of force but in favour of the threat of it; against fighting the war, but in favour of winning it. This is part of Canada's unique national (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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