Mr. Speaker, last week's carnage on American soil represents an unacceptable attack on humankind and on life itself.
Our pain and our suffering are profound, but they do not blind us to our primary purpose, which is to build a better, fairer and more humane world.
We will not allow a group of terrorists to determine our future. It is the duty of elected representatives to build a world of peace, and we will continue to work towards that end.
The perpetrators of these crimes must be hunted down and brought before the courts, but we must never confuse these criminals with certain communities which have already suffered too much.
On behalf of all Quebecers, I say to the families who have been affected and to the American people that their pain is ours. We pay tribute to the courage of those who put their own lives on the line and did everything they could to help their felllow citizens.
May all these acts of fraternity ease our sorrow and open our hearts to generosity, tolerance and life.