Errata, observations and working notes
from Parliament Hill reporter David Akin
This topic is a catch-all for quotes of things I've read over the years. It contains quotations I liked for any reason -- could have been what the author said; how it was said; or what it stands for.
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View Article  Col. Mike Capstick

“…importantly, the [Strategic Advisory Team-Afghanistan] initiative is explicit recognition that the character of armed conflict has undergone a major transformation since the end of the Cold War and that traditional concepts for the use of armed force are insufficient to establish a lasting peace.”

– Col. Mike Capstick, “A Year ...   more »

View Article  Senator Colin Kenny

“Canadians spend $343 apiece on the most important role of any society – defending itself, and advancing its citizens’ interests abroad. The Dutch, who aren’t exactly known as warmongers, spend $658. The Australians spend $648. The British spend $903. We need to get our military spending to 2 percent of ...   more »