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In defence of the omnibus bill

From track star to Rhodes Scholar, destiny seemed to have paved a golden path for John Napier Turner. Born with good looks and charisma to spare, the bilingual lawyer entered politics in the 1960s touted as Canada's answer to John F. Kennedy. But it would take more than two decades and a self-imposed political exile before he would have a chance to claim his crown as prime minister.

Justice Minister Turner defends the landmark civil rights legislation that would decriminalize homosexuality and abortion.
Medium: Radio
Program: Sunday Morning Magazine
Broadcast Date: April 20, 1969
Guest(s): John Turner
Host: Bruce Rogers
Duration: 1:55

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