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Trump also has said repeatedly he wants Canada to become a U.S. state and could use economic pressure to make that happen.

In their statement, the former prime ministers say Canadians have come together to 91裸聊视频渆xpress their love91裸聊视频� for the country and 91裸聊视频渢heir determination to defend Canada91裸聊视频檚 values and independence.91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淎s former prime ministers of Canada, we applaud this national spirit,91裸聊视频� the statement says. 91裸聊视频淭he five of us come from different parties. We91裸聊视频檝e had our share of battles in the past. But we all agree on one thing: Canada, the true north, strong and free, the best country in the world, is worth celebrating and fighting for.91裸聊视频�

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