It is not the government's purpose to make a profit the way… - Jean Chrétien

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It is not the government's purpose to make a profit the way a company does, because a company doesn't have to give a damn about the unemployed poor or provide services that are non-commercial by definition.

Jean Chrétien

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Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien PC OM CC QC (born January 11, 1934), known commonly as Jean Chrétien, is a former Canadian politician who was the 20th Prime Minister of Canada. He served in the position for over ten years, from November 4, 1993 to December 12, 2003.

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Alternative Names: Jean Chretien • Joseph Jacques Jean Chretien • Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien

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