The final word

At the recent PC Leadership debate candidates were given two minutes to introduce themselves, answer four prepared questions, and several from the crowd. When that was over, the were given time for their closing statements. Here are the final words:

“Now, more than ever, we need a steady hand on that tiller to help us navigate through these waters that face us… I have that proven, tested leadership skills to take this party into government… we deserve an alternative to what we’ve had for the last decade.”

“Now is the time for our party to choose a leader with the courage and conviction to make the hard decisions. A leader who has shown she can work collaboratively with community leaders, and a leader who stands up for

Allan Dale:

Sarah Stewart-Clark:

every Islander.”

Shawn Driscoll:

“You can’t be drafted to lead – you have to be all in. I say to you here and now – I am all in and ready to lead our party into government and Islanders into a promising future.”

“The time for the honour systemin government is over in this province. We need to put these policies, mechanisms and reforms in place to make sure people with good intentions can act on them and they don’t get side tracked once they get elected.”

“I’ve shared my values, I’ve answered your questions honestly and thoroughly, this is who I am, Dennis King, running to be leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island.”

Kevin Arsenault:

Dennis King: