Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would have thought that such a strong statement, especially with the reference to Mr. Todd's favourite phrase about my children and your children, would be welcomed by our Minister of Finance. However, Mr. Speaker, instead of endorsing Mr. Picco's strong statements, Mr. Todd is quoted as saying:
"Ed's right in some ways," he said, referring to Mr. Picco, "but he does tend to overdramatize.
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I would say it takes one to know one, Mr. Speaker.
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