My decision to seek the position of chief commissioner was made after I reviewed the qualifications that the candidate should have. When I read those qualifications—and there are a number of them—I felt like the shoe fit. During all my time in public life I have sought to serve a country that I love a whole lot and a province that I very much appreciate. I saw this position as a way to extend that service, based on the qualifications and experience that I had attained in my lifetime.
On March 13th, 2008. See this statement in context.