George-Etienne Cartier Quotes
The statesman's motto should be, "Keep your word until death.
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Accountability
Canada
Diplomacy, Diplomats
Honor
Integrity
Loyalty
Politicians
Promises
Statesmen
Trust
Commitment
Fidelity
Reliability
Statecraft
Trustworthiness
Leader, Leaders, Leadership
Diplomacy & Diplomats
Honoring Agreements
Keeping Promises
Promise Keeping
Upholding Promises
Word of Honor
Citations
George-Etienne Cartier, 1814-1873, Leader of the Canadian Confederation movement, Speech, Montreal, October 20, 1866
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Sir George-Étienne Cartier, 1st Baronet, PC was a Canadian statesman and Father of Confederation. The English spelling of the name—George, instead of Georges, the usual French spelling—is explained by him having been named in honour of King George III.