But while the American Constitution was the child of war, ours grew out of discussion, bargaining and negotiation.
A careful and sympathetic sense of humour can also be a great asset when there is need to get out of difficult situations gracefully. - John Allen Fraser
A careful and sympathetic sense of humour can also be a great asset when there is need to get out of difficult situations gracefully.
- John Allen Fraser
Democracy is not a form of government. It is a political philosophy that can be embodied in various systems of government. - John Allen Fraser
Democracy is not a form of government. It is a political philosophy that can be embodied in various systems of government.
On a craggy bluff above the majestic Ottawa River stands the remarkable embodiment of our system of governance: Parliament. - John Allen Fraser
On a craggy bluff above the majestic Ottawa River stands the remarkable embodiment of our system of governance: Parliament.
In the long and dogged crusade that the human race has fought in favor of democracy, the ideal of liberty, of freedom, has always been the goal. - John Allen Fraser
In the long and dogged crusade that the human race has fought in favor of democracy, the ideal of liberty, of freedom, has always been the goal.
The House Of Commons has never been a tea-party. It consists of strong-minded, often very idealistic people, who are trying to accomplish something f… - John Allen Fraser
The House Of Commons has never been a tea-party. It consists of strong-minded, often very idealistic people, who are trying to accomplish something f…
Debates must take place in an atmosphere of courtesy. - John Allen Fraser
Debates must take place in an atmosphere of courtesy.
But while the American Constitution was the child of war, ours grew out of discussion, bargaining and negotiation. - John Allen Fraser
as I became Speaker in 1986, I made a point of setting up a public information office to respond to requests and provide information about Parliament… - John Allen Fraser
as I became Speaker in 1986, I made a point of setting up a public information office to respond to requests and provide information about Parliament…
The purpose of privilege is not to place parliamentarians above the law, but rather to allow them to carry out their duties independently and effecti… - John Allen Fraser
The purpose of privilege is not to place parliamentarians above the law, but rather to allow them to carry out their duties independently and effecti…
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