Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we are going through very difficult times here in the Legislative Assembly. I wanted to see this Conflict of Interest Report dealt with before I decided to consider the position of Premier. After much reflection, Mr. Speaker, and having consulted with my family, my constituents and other MLAs and my friends, I have made the very important decision to let my name stand for the position of Premier for the Northwest Territories. There is support and encouragement from you to seek this important position on our government. For that, I would like to say thank you.
Mr. Speaker, what qualification would I bring to the position of the Premier, you may ask. Experience, perhaps some loyalty, attentiveness, hard work, honour and integrity, Mr. Speaker. My working life in the Northwest Territories has afforded me the privilege and the opportunity to visit all regions and to meet with the broad range of citizens. I possess a firm grasp of issues and challenges facing all northerners, aboriginal and non-aboriginal. I have dedicated and resolved a requirement to tackle different challenges and to encourage positive results. With me, Mr. Speaker, what you see is what you get. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement. Thank you.