Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, with respect to your ruling and your subsequent apology, Mr. Speaker, when I made this statement in the House, it was in the heat of the moment, and also amongst some heckling and catcalls from across the floor. Mr. Speaker, I may have inadvertently challenged the chair. This was not my intention. I have the greatest respect for the chair. Mr. Speaker, if this is the case, I do apologize and withdraw my questionable comments. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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