Who said these words Vive le Quebec libre?

The phrase "Vive le Québec libre!" (Long live free Quebec!) was famously declared by René Lévesque, the leader of the Parti Québécois, at the end of his victory speech in the 1976 Quebec general election.

This statement marked a significant moment in Quebec's history, solidifying the Parti Québécois' commitment to sovereignty and setting the stage for the 1980 referendum on Quebec's independence.