374-374 13 November 1967

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Now about separatism, let me assure you once again that I am definitely Canadian, anti-separatist. But I must open my eyes and see that separatism actually is gaining ground fast, that René Lévesque is likely the strongest politician in Québec Province, and that he has many sympathizers among other Canadians, especially in leftist groups and among the youth. Lévesque has more requests to address English-speaking audiences outside of Québec than any other statesman, including Premier Johnson and Jean Lesage. The Québec Liberal Party is deeply divided, and Lesage, having sided with Eric Kierans, is in hot water. He tries to indulge in fancy skating. I myself am rather in favor of the actual thesis of Lesage-Kierans, as regards the rewriting of the Constitution, but the majority of my fellow countrymen are not.