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. – Robert Bourassa
There was never in my mind a desire to give in on the subject of freeing the political prisoners. – Robert Bourassa
It seemed to be inadmissible to give in on such a fundamental point. This would have meant that any one who would have wanted to be a terrorist could gain eventually their freedom thanks to another kidnapping. – Robert Bourassa
There was no censorship of the press: in general, the War Measures Act could have been made even more radical. – Robert Bourassa
There is nothing more foreign to a civilised and democratic system than preventive detention. – Robert Bourassa
It is very difficult to know what may be in the back of the mind of public figures. – Robert Bourassa
