Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address an incident concerning my personal conduct that occurred at the Royal Canadian Legion Yellowknife Branch on the evening of May 15, 2004. On the evening in question, I was involved in a verbal altercation with a number of members of the Legion. During that incident I made an inappropriate statement concerning fellow Legion members that I deeply regret.
Mr. Speaker, I take full responsibility for my conduct on the evening in question. Shortly after the incident occurred, I apologized in writing and in person to the management and the members of the Royal Canadian Legion. I very much appreciate their acceptance of my apology.
Today, Mr. Speaker, I want to apologize publicly to the Members of this assembly, to my constituents and to the people of the Northwest Territories. I fully accept the high standards of personal conduct that the Premier has set for members of Cabinet, and that all Members have set for this entire assembly. I want to assure all Members today that this type of incident will not be repeated. Thank you.
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