From the first time I met him I was struck by his extraordinary abilities: his knowledge and understanding of Canadian history and politics; his passion for good governance; his vision and ability to see further than others see; his tremendous patience; his determination and his energy, all the while maintaining a sense of perspective and humour.
Dès notre première rencontre, j'ai été frappé par ses capacités exceptionnelles: sa connaissance et sa compréhension de l'histoire et de la politique canadiennes, sa passion pour la bonne gouvernance, sa vision et sa capacité de voir plus loin que les autres, son énorme patience, sa détermination et son énergie.