Mr. Chairman, I have heard Cabinet Ministers say that there are 16 of them and 8 of us, so we are very cautious about presenting initiatives lest they be shot down in flames. That is what I am referring to. It does take some courage, perhaps, or some initiative to propose a solution. For example, to deficit reduction, we had this debate last fall where Members of our committee had hoped the government would, in presenting a discussion paper, with all of its resources and all its knowledge of government finances, come up with concrete proposals rather than say, here are the problems, here is the multitude of choices you could make. Now, what do you think? To me, leadership is forging a path, even though there are risks with doing so. Thank you.
Dennis Patterson on Committee Motion 3-12(5): To Adopt Recommendation No. 3, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on February 17th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 3-12(5): To Adopt Recommendation No. 3, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 16th, 1994
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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