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We are in the extreme centre, the radical middle. That is our position.
Pierre Trudeau
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Pierre Trudeau
Age: 80 †
Born: 1919
Born: October 18
Died: 2000
Died: September 28
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Former Prime Minister Of Canada
Journalist
Judge
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Politician
Montreal
Quebec
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau
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If Canada is to survive, it can only survive in mutual respect and in love for one another.
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The past is to be respected and acknowledged, but not to be worshipped. It is our future in which we will find our greatness.
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The community of man should be treated in the same way you would treat your community of brothers or fellow citizens.
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