Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to continue where I left off, but I just want to say that with me, what you see is what get. I have no hidden agendas. I have respect for all points of views and resolve to get things done. Officials in our society today must have common objectives, Mr. Speaker. The chiefs, the Metis presidents, leaders of aboriginal organizations, mayors and respected councils, leaders of Inuit organizations, Interim Commissioner of Nunavut, Members of Legislative Assembly, and certainly, the Premier, must recognize the common objectives they share and dedicate their efforts to work together to achieve the desired results. I believe we must respect the fact that various political institutions in the north are involved in the wide variety of processes and initiatives.
However, we do share common goals. Working together in the spirit of cooperation and respect will ensure that the rest of Canada understands that we know where we want to go and are committed collectively to get there. The time remaining in our term of office here is relatively short, however, it is indeed a very important time for us in the Northwest Territories. I believe we must remain focused, grow through our mistakes, work together, encourage innovation and seize the tremendous opportunities which had been presented. No one can undermine our resolve to succeed if we work together, Mr. Speaker. By letting my name stand for Premier, I am saying that I know the challenges that lay ahead of us and I have made a commitment here to face any challenges along with everybody here in the Legislative Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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