Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to commend the mover of the motion, my friend and honourable colleague, Mr. Gargan, and also Mr. Patterson. I've known Mr. Gargan since I became a Member of the House, and on many occasions, I thank the honourable Member for realizing there are people who need help out there, the ordinary people. Not the politicians, not the leaders, but those who need our help.
Madam Speaker, I've attended many meetings since I've become a Member. Sometimes we've talked about this problem of family violence at the regional level, at the community level, even in churches, even in homes. But so far, up to this point in time, we have not really dealt with the matter. We've talked about it, and on every occasion I've heard women talking about this at public meetings.
Madam Speaker, we, the politicians, work and live in a luxurious building such as this. Madam Speaker, we pay ourselves a very handsome salary. Madam Speaker, I think the victims of family violence deserve to be recognized by us. Madam Speaker, those who look after the people, need to be paid reasonable wages. For that reason, Madam Speaker, I will support the motion. Thank you.
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