“A diplomat had been kidnapped, a cabinet minister had been kidnapped, they were under threats of murder. The police forces were rather tired. After a whole week, we were unable to find those that had effected the kidnappings.”
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Robert Bourassa
Robert Bourassa was a prominent Canadian politician, born on July 14, 1933, and passed away on October 2, 1996. He served as the Premier of Quebec and had a significant impact on the province's political landscape. more
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