“[Much of that imported oil leaves the country soon after it arrives.] The economy is growing at just over 5%, and yet oil consumption -- at a time when prices were rising -- rose 9% over the past year, ... My guess is that almost all the increase in consumption can be traced back to growth in smuggling.”
“The COC openly expressed its support for the inclusion of these sports at the assembly. It's extremely unfortunate that these sports will no longer be showcased at the Pan American Games.”
“Canada has a strong history of medal success in all three sports and the removal of these sports may diminish our overall medal count at future Pan American Games,”
“I was so concerned that the violence I was seeing [in Vietnam] and [on television] back home was going to grow and grow. But because of the seeds of peace Dr. King and others planted then, we were able to maintain.”
“Young people must have a connection with Dr. King and what he stood for. Dr. King talked about having been to the mountaintop and seen the other side. So many of these kids today are struggling to get there.”
“Mr. Gretzky is very capable of dealing with this story on his own accord and we see nothing in this story that requires any Olympic response at this time.”
