Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank you for your ruling. I would like to take this opportunity to clarify some recent statements in this House. First of all, I did not create a housing crisis. Having people still living in matchboxes without running water or indoor plumbing in 1997 is not only atrocious, but it is a crisis. Mr. Speaker, I did not start a library crisis by laying off regional librarians and not providing that service to small communities. It may be perceived as a crisis by the over 700 people who had signed the petition presented yesterday. Mr. Speaker, I did not start a fuel crisis. The only crisis seemed to be in the minds of those answering my question.
Edward Picco on Decorum And Behaviour During Question Period
In the Legislative Assembly on February 4th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Decorum And Behaviour During Question Period
Item 3: Members' Statements
February 3rd, 1997
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