Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Congratulations on your successful election to the position of Speaker. I know that with your experience and capabilities, you will serve the North well.

I would like to thank my constituents at home for their support in re-electing me to represent the interests of the Nunakput riding. I would also like to thank the Members of the 14th Legislative Assembly for their vote of confidence in allowing me to serve in the Executive Council for the next four years. I appreciate the support, and I am conscious of the responsibilities and expectations of this position.

I offer my sincere congratulations to the Premier-elect, Mr. Stephen Kakfwi, and to Members of the Legislative Assembly who have recently been elected to this Assembly and to those on the Executive Council. I look forward to working with all of you.

Mr. Speaker, last but not least, I appreciate the support I have received from my wife Betty and my children. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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