mr. layton and his remarkable campaign. [applause] this is the day for which mr. awa. [applause] and mr. ignatieff is a passionate advocate a party that has made great and important commissions to the development of this country and i extend to him the high regard that is due of a worthy opponent, clap. [speaking french] >> translator: our also like to salute those for whom i have always had great respect even though we have substantial differences. >> congratulations before the historic victory nor -- no-win this more worthy for any political party. [applause] iowa speaking french. >> translator: i'd like to congratulate of candidates who ran and all canadians. >> every canadian who took their brave decision to run for office i have been on the winning and losing sides of campaigns and i admire you all am accord to working with all of you who won your seats in the house of commons tonight, crop [cheers and applause] spigot speaking french. >> translator: nothing can stop our great country, even a recession, not even a natural disaster. >> i have to say this again