Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to assure the Member that I am not greedy. But I do know how to do basic math. The problem is that we have a deficit. We are not balancing our books, so we cannot now go out spending like drunken sailors just because we are projecting some healthy revenues. We have to continue to manage responsibly. Until we have a balanced budget, I cannot see us starting to hand money out and not tax anyone. The government cannot do everything for everybody. We will just run up deficits and that is not acceptable. I will not continue to lead us into a hole. We have to be responsible. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Question 46-14(3): Proposed Hotel Tax
In the Legislative Assembly on June 23rd, 2000. See this statement in context.
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Question 46-14(3): Proposed Hotel Tax
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 22nd, 2000
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