James Blanchard Quotations

Mr. Harper's hit a home run. Wilson's the quintessential Canadian - thoughtful, reserved but very strong.

I was in the (Navy) SeaBees and stationed in Gulfport, ... The water went so far inland people were drowning in their houses.

It is an honor to be chief, ... I am humbled by the men who work here . . . who see more in a day than anyone should see in a lifetime.

We can't afford any issue to hijack the relationship.

The passport requirement could be a major train wreck if it's not either changed, modified or managed differently.

There's so much Kevin does for the Fire Department and for the town. It's great to see a guy like him be successful, ... We're lucky to have him.

It's a delicate balancing act to work closely with the U.S. without looking like a sycophant, I'm sure he's aware of that.

It's a delicate balancing act. I am sure that Stephen Harper wants good relations with President Bush and the United States, but any Canadian prime minister has to keep a noticeable independence from the United States or he loses credibility in Canada.

They wouldn't be able to use it during the day, ... And we don't allow any (students) in the basement of any school for classes or study halls or for any reason so if there is a classroom down there they wouldn't be able to use it.