00:00We've been pragmatic, patient, and persistent.
00:04We pursued every opportunity to reach an agreement that protects Canadian workers and their families,
00:11that strengthens our economy, and that respects Canadian sovereignty.
00:19We've been under no illusions.
00:21We recognized from the start that America has changed.
00:26We recognized that sometimes its signature was written in pencil.
00:34We've consistently proposed long-term partnerships, while America has often pursued short-term transactions.
00:43The gap between partnership and competitor, unfortunately, has remained too wide in recent
00:50days.
00:50So, last evening, I instructed our negotiators to return to Ottawa.
00:57We cannot accept what they've offered, and we will not give what they've asked.
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