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March 18, 2025

It’s 90 per cent of the politicians who give the other 10 per cent a bad name.

John Crosbie (1931–2020), Canadian provincial and federal politician, Niagara Falls Review, 27 February 1997, Colombo p.415

In which percentage would you place yourself, and for what reasons? Be honest!

Crosbie was not perfect, but perfection is not necessary to gain a good name, at least in Canadian politics. He was decent, hard-working, had a wonderful sense of humour and knew how to apologize when an apology was called for.


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