Who do you trust? Prime Minister Stephen Harper or Liberal Leader Stephane Dion? In fact, of all the people in Dion’s caucus, is there anyone you feel you can trust? Who do you trust to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth? No innuendo. No spin. No allegations. When even Chuck Cadman’s widow says the PM knew nothing of the so-called bribe, why do the Liberals keep up their slanderous behaviour?
Well, I trust Stephen Harper. This is an honest man to a fault. And, the hate the federal Liberals have for this man is now palpable.
What I cannot understand is the fact that this information about what Chuck Cadman was or was not offered is not new. Is this simply how the Liberals want to change the subject from their abysmal record in this parliament, the sponsorship scandal and the fact that the Shawinigate matter is now back in the news?
And most puzzling of all? If former PM Martin wrote the forward to the book, how is it that the allegations are only coming to light now — just as the book is about to be published?
Nik Nanos says the PM has to do something concrete and fast. So, I am so very glad the PM has made notice to sue them all.
Dona Cadman's full statement
TheStar.com - Special - Dona Cadman's full statement
March 03, 2008
Personal Statement by Dona Cadman
I'm a little bit surprised at the level of reaction to the disclosures in Tom Zytaruk's book and I guess that's probably because it was put to rest in my mind, when I discussed the matter with Stephen Harper, 2 ½ years ago. At that time, I recall specifically asking him if he was aware of a million dollar insurance policy offer, that upset Chuck so much.
He looked me straight in the eyes and told me he had no knowledge of an insurance policy offer. I knew he was telling me the truth; I could see it in his eyes. He said, yes he'd had some discussions with two individuals about asking Chuck to rejoin the party, but he'd told them they were wasting their time trying to convince Chuck.
From that point forward.... I didn't regard it as a "Party" initiative, but rather; the overzealous indiscretion of a couple of individuals.... whose identity, Chuck never revealed to me.
It all comes back to my conversation with the Prime Minister.... 2 ½ years ago. I want to be perfectly clear in that regard. Chuck liked, respected and trusted Stephen Harper. I like, respect and trust Stephen Harper. If I didn't believe in my heart, that he was telling me the truth.... I wouldn't be running as the Conservative Candidate for Surrey North.
Dona Cadman