Yes, perhaps he thought he would be there for longer than he lasted. At any rate...
Dennis Patterson on Question 148-12(5): Government Leader's Stationery
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Question 148-12(5): Government Leader's Stationery
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 17th, 1994
Page 225
Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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