David Wilkins Quotations

When we are facing what appears to be more and more the worst natural disaster in our country's history, many of these other issues we have been discussing suddenly pale in comparison.

We're committed to making sure that our borders are secure and our country is safe. Will there be other deportations in the future? I'd be surprised if there's not.

If we don't (start negotiating) neither your country nor mine will get any relief from this litigious process that has been going on well over two decades.

I would submit to you that showing of good faith is there. It doesn't get any clearer than that -- the commerce department's recent decision to slash the tariffs, to render a decision that would result in the elimination of tariffs probably as early as January.

I think the president and the prime minister played a major leadership role, and leadership matters. I think they deserve the credit for this.

I think Bruce Bannister will be an outstanding representative,

When it comes to global consciousness, the United States is walking the walk. And when it comes to climate change, we are making significant progress, more progress than many of those who have been most critical of us.

We are entering a positive, productive stage in our relationship. There is definitely a positive momentum affecting our relationship.

To get that off the table ... is very positive and gives us a lot of momentum to work together in the future.

Emotional press conferences are not going to settle the issue. Canada needs to come back to the table. We need to close the door, roll up our sleeves and negotiate as need be, with good faith, and bring finality to it.

I simply restated our position on the 12-mile territory limit. Period.

I understand fully Quebec's position, Canada's position and frustration on this issue of softwood lumber. You have valid points,

I understand and appreciate Canada's position on softwood lumber. You have made legitimate points. I am very encouraged, as you should be, by recent developments in the past six weeks.

The way the law is written requires passports or similar secure document,

At every level in Washington, people are talking about that and looking for .Ê.Ê. another secure document that would not inhibit or impede trade or legitimate travellers across our country.

At every level in Washington, people are talking about that and looking for . . . another secure document that would not inhibit or impede trade or legitimate travellers across our country.

The aid pouring from all across Canada has been truly overwhelming, ... Many countries are offering help, nobody more so than Canada ... You're at the top of the list and for that we will always be very grateful.

Talk of trade wars and retaliation make good copy but they don't make good sense in my opinion. Friends negotiate, they don't retaliate.

(This is) in violation of our state laws - and (they're) smuggled back across the border in violation of your laws.

Once that process is completed, assuming there is no (US) appeal from it, that would result probably as early as the end of January that there would be no tariffs on softwood.

I know of no overture or effort being made by either side to begin the discussions.

I honestly don't know the answer to that, ... Were they asked? I don't know.

in the best interests of the people of the United States, and we stand behind it.

Canada is playing a major role protecting freedom in that area of the world.