I do not intend to dispute in any way the need for defence cuts and the need for government spending cuts in general. I do not share a not in my backyard approach to government spending reductions. – Stephen Harper

Well support the government on issues if its essential to the country but our primary responsibility is not to prop up the government, our responsibility is to provide an opposition and an alternative government for Parliament and for Canadians. – Stephen Harper

Weve got to see a state where the Afghan government can handle its own day-to-day security. – Stephen Harper