Ron Moran Quotations

On that issue and in support of public security,

But the reality is that we don't live in Mr. Rogers' neighborhood anymore. The reality is that our officers should be armed.

The only things officers are asking for until they are armed is RCMP backup when there's a potentially armed-and-dangerous person heading for the border.

Primarily this has been an image thing. We're a peaceful nation, with Canadians being proud of the fact that we don't greet people at the border crossings with someone who's armed.

Primarily, this has been an image thing. We're a peaceful nation, with Canadians being proud of the fact that we don't greet people at the border crossings with someone who's armed.

That's how they decided to deal with it. 'I'll call you every 15 minutes to see if you're alive.' There's an acknowledgement from everyone that the border officers need to be armed, especially in these remote locations.

They get issued bullet-proof vests, so obviously there's a danger,

They're dealing with individuals with nothing to lose.

All our officers are looking at is staying alive.

In light of the fact that this individual... shot at a law enforcement officer, once again border agents are saying we're not putting our lives at risk in these kinds of situations.

All indications are they fully intend to carry out those commitments . . . and you can't just say you're going to do it and not throw any money at it.