The Leader of the Oppositions constitutional obligation – the obligation to Parliament – its the reason we did the merger! – is to make sure Canadians have an alternative for government. – Stephen Harper

First of all, I cant forget my first responsibility – which is to be the Leader of the Opposition and thats to provide an alternative government. – 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