Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, would like to use my member's statement to wish people in the Northwest Territories, my fellow colleagues, people of Inuvik, and especially my wife and children, Merry Christmas. I am happy to say that, in another two weeks, I will be home to spend the majority of the Christmas season with my family.
I would like to say something about Christmas. It is not just a time of lights and presents, but it is a time of people getting together, sharing stories, and renewing old partnerships and friendships. A time to reflect back on all the accomplishments we have made. How few or how many. I think it is a time to truly reflect on the blessings we have received. Something my father told me, after we had the Christmas dinner prayer. As we sat down to eat, he would say, look at all we have, and how many out there, that do not have any. Mr. Speaker, colleagues, during this time of Christmas, I would hope that the spirit of sharing and caring would be with us during this Christmas season. Thank you.
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