Spent the day here in front of the Parliment buildings: cbc.ca
where Canadians and Americans stood in solidarity hand in hand. A few of the memorable quotes:
"At a time like this, words fail us. We reel before the blunt and terrible reality of the evil we have just witnessed,"
"We cannot stop the tears of grief. We cannot bring back lost wives and husbands, sons and daughters, American citizens, Canadian citizens, citizens from all over the world. We cannot restore futures that have been cut terribly short."
During the dark times like this, Canadians "feel not only like neighbours, but like family," the prime minister said.
"By their outpouring of concern, sympathy and help, the feelings and actions of Canadians have been clear.
"And, even as we grieve our own losses, the message they send to the American people is equally clear. Do not despair. You are not alone. We are with you. The whole world is with you."
'You truly are our closest friend'
Ambassador Celucci thanked all Canadians for their "overwhelming support and sympathy," from helping tens of thousands of passengers on diverted flights to leaving flowers and cards at U.S. consulates across the country.
"You truly are our closest friend," Celucci said, and he welcomed Chrétien's pledge to help the United States and other "freedom-loving nations of this world … win this war against terrorism."
"May the spirit of peace, and the love of human beings for each other, be shown in our sympathy," Gov. Gen. Adrienne Clarkson said. |
