Chrétien in Gander: 'Never mistake our generosity for weakness'
Former Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien marked the 9/11 anniversary in Gander, N.L., with a speech declaring Canada 'bows to no one' and warning the U.S. not to mistake Canadian generosity for weakness. He spoke in the town that sheltered thousands of diverted airline passengers after the 2001 attacks.
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Jean Chrétien says ‘we bow to no one’ in stirring 9/11 speech in Gander, N.L.
Former Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien drew thunderous applause on Friday during a fiery and patriotic speech in Gander, N.L, where many had gathered at a sports arena to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
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Standing in the town that sheltered thousands of stranded Americans after the September 11 attacks, former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien marked the 25th anniversary on Friday with a pointed message for the US: “Never mistake our generosity for weakness.” The 92-year-old former leader, who was prime minister at the time of the attacks, drew a standing ovation after telling his “American friends” that Canadians may be tolerant and kind but “we bow to no one”. US Ambassador to Canada Pet...
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