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Quote by Jean Chretien

“When you're a mayor and you have a problem you blame the provincial government. If you are provincial government and you have a problem you blame the federal government. We don't blame the Queen any more, so once in a while we might blame the Americans.”

Quote by Jean Chretien

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Jean Chretien, born on January 11, 1934, served as the Prime Minister of Canada twice, holding office for a total of 10 years. He was a significant figure in Canadian politics, known for his political wisdom and leadership skills. Under his leadership, Canada experienced economic prosperity and social reforms. more

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