It took a political adversary, Louise Harel, to find the words to best describe Daniel Johnson's contribution to Quebec political life, Michel Venne reported in Le Devoir.
Everyday actions are the only serious endeavours that bring results.
In many ways, he was the incarnation of public service at its most thankless in working for the betterment of the lot of his co-citizens on a daily basis. Shaped by politics, this son of a premier understood and played his last cards in masterful manner. His devotion to public life, the depth of his convictions and, most of all, his lucidity must be acknowledged. The fires are being lit for the cooking of Jean Charest's constitutional goose. Within the federation, the provinces are equal.