Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Valentine's Day is a very special day. It is symbolized by the heart. It is a time and a day that we take a little bit of extra care and time to show other people that we cherish and love what they mean to us. People that fall into the category, Mr. Speaker, are our elders. The people that have brought us into this world and have helped build this fine land, our parents and our grandparents. Mr. Speaker, I employ the Cabinet; no, I beseech them to show the people of the north that they have a heart. A heart filled, as Mr. Todd has said so many times, with compassion.

Mr. Speaker, I turn to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment and I ask him to show that beneath that fine suit beats a noble, caring heart. I ask him to stand today and say unequivocally and clearly that yes, the fuel subsidy program will be in the budget, and that yes, he will be the valentine for the elders today. Thank you.

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