Allan MacEachen leaves public life much as he entered it over four decades ago, with his lively mind, his passion for reform, his concern for people, his modesty, his wit, his love of country, his patriotism, his honour - above all, his honour - and his principles intact.
Allan MacEachen quitte la vie publique comme il y est venu, il y a plus de 40 ans. Son esprit vif, sa passion de la réforme, l'intérêt qu'il porte aux gens et l'amour qu'il voue à son pays, sa modestie, son intelligence fine, son patriotisme, son sens de l'honneur - surtout son sens de l'honneur - et ses principes sont restés intacts.