Mr. Speaker, I recall working with Mr. Bourque, and I remember when he became a deputy minister. In those days, it was common for deputies to meet out in Prelude Lake to figure out how they were going to survive in the public service. I think he had been a deputy minister for only a few months, but already he was emerging as a leader. During one particular round table, when we were talking about how to deal with very difficult people, Mr. Bourque got up and said, "Well, I say one thing. I say to whoever is causing the trouble, have you ever heard of the Alamo?" He said, "There is a long, long, long silence. I do not have to explain anything to them. They just gradually creep away and they think a little bit more about where they are going and what the result could be." I will always remember that because it was with such good humour that you knew that whatever situation he would have to face, he would find some thoughtful but humorous way of dealing with it to make you think about what you were going to do. Thank you.

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