Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The motion is a very broad motion. It covers an awful lot of territory. I would like, however, Mr. Speaker, to point out that we did in a democratic fashion have a choice between two what I thought to be exceptionally good candidates for the leadership of this government. I spent a lot of time thinking about it. I spent so much time that eventually, even on the last day, I wondered which way I was going to go. I make no secret that I decided in the long run that I would choose Mr. Kakfwi to be the leader of our government. However, I was equally delighted when this group of people decided that we wanted to have Madam Cournoyea be our leader. I was quite happy. I respected the democratic process, and I had confidence that she listens, that she watches what is going on; she is a very experienced person. She has been in politics now for a long, long time. I remember, in fact, 20 years ago when she was with COPE. So I respect the kind of background, the knowledge, and the deep understanding that she has of the Northwest Territories.
In responding to this motion, Mr. Speaker, all I am doing is to support it knowing full well that this leader will do what she has to do to make this an effective, functioning government. She was given a chance to think through what she was going to do with the assignments that she had given to people. She meets with people on a regular basis, every day. We do not do that. Every day she sees what every individual does, and she is aware of the weaknesses and the strengths of individuals because every one of us has strengths and weakness, and we all have to recognize that.
So in supporting the motion I am supporting it because I have every confidence that our leader will do what she thinks is right for the best functioning of this government. Thank you.