Quotes about resignation of Alberta Premier Alison Redford

Reaction to the resignation of Alberta Premier Alison Redford was quick Wednesday. Here is a smattering of quotes:

“Wish my good friend @Premier_Redford all the best. A smart and classy woman.” — federal Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird on Twitter.
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“What we’ve witnessed during her short 29 months as premier is the clearest indication yet that the PC party cannot be fixed” — Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith in a radio interview.
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“None of this changes the fact that #ab is governed by a corrupt entitled party that is entirely out of touch with its citizens” — Jeff Woodward on Twitter.
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“I saw lasers firing out of her eyeballs” — Shelley Wallis of the Calgary Herald on Twitter.
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“Thanks to Alison Redford for her service. I wish her well” — Brian Mason on Twitter.
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“Alison Redford resigns in wake of expense scandal, explaining she couldn’t reach Nigel Wright” — CBC’s “This Hour Has 22 Minutes”
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“Is it in poor taste to ask whether Redford is leaving on a jet plane?” — Robyn Urback on Twitter.
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“Thank you @Premier_Redford for your service, leadership and vision for a better Alberta. We will always be grateful” —- MLA Wayne Drysdale on Twitter.
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“Thank you Alberta for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime!” — Redford on Twitter.
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