“Never mistake our generosity for weakness”: Chrétien takes aim at Trump on 9/11 anniversary

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About 3,000 people packed into the arena in Gander, N.L., on Friday, 25 years after all planes were grounded following the Sept. 11, terrorist strikes on New York, Washington and in a Pennsylvania field. Among distinguished guests at the ceremony was former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, who was PM at the time of the attacks. Chrétien had a message for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, which is currently mired in an escalating trade war with Canada. “Canadians are tolerant and kind. But never mistake our generosity for weakness. Never mistake our tolerance for lack of determination. And never mistake our kindness for softness… Welcoming people from all over the world, caring for each other, including for the weakest in society is a sign of strength… But we bow to no one,” Chrétien said adding “I say that not in anger, but from one friend to another.” He also recalled the attacks and the role that Gander played on that fateful day. “It was a day where we

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