7 August 2010
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement regarding former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien who recently underwent brain surgery in Montreal:
"Laureen and I send former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien our best wishes for a speedy and full recovery. Along with his wife Aline, Mr. Chrétien and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.
"Mr. Chrétien, I am sure, will emerge as he always has from every challenge, by winning."