I'll begin by thanking you for having invited me today.
Several Saint‑Jean‑Baptiste societies have defended the French fact outside Quebec, and some still do.
Nonetheless, it's true that the Société Saint‑Jean‑Baptiste de Montréal has never been invited to appear in the past. But I must say that I'm pleased to be here today.
We feel that the only way to secure the future of the French language in Quebec is by means of independence, the control of one's own territory and laws; and ultimately, the control of one's own country.