Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier today during question period, I have been reflecting on my comments to the honourable Member from Hay River when she asked whether I had heard the voices and the concerns raised by the people about education. I used the phrase that I would have had to be blind, deaf and dumb not to. On reflection I think that was an inappropriate choice of words. I would like to clarify for the record my intent was not to denigrate or cast any negative connotations on those disabilities. Having a sister myself who is hearing impaired, I know full well the burden that those disabilities may be. While I cannot rewrite Hansard, I would like it noted that I am aware that I should have used better terms to describe how acutely aware I am of that particular issue. Thank you.
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