"Between nature and music there seems to be an elective affinity: they fit together, and when they do experiences of an ineffable kind are generated."

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Despite 18 years as a non-partisan public servant, my deeper "tribal" affinity has always been Tory. The Afghanistan file has given me an additional reason to cleave to that side of the spectrum. Canadian Conservatives have generally been more comfortable and confident with hard security issues.

— Chris Alexander