(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to thank, first of all, the people who put me back into the House as their Member for the Assembly. Had it not been for them, I would not be able to stand here today.

Back in 1975 until 1978, I participated as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, and it's very good to see my old colleagues from yester years and I am glad to be here again.

I would also like to thank my family; my wife, in particular. For the last 27 years, beginning in 1968, I have been travelling extensively. I reviewed this and there were times when I was away from home for as long as three months and we had small children at the time. Many of my children are adults, and it was for them and my wife that I did this work, and I appreciate the support they've given me.

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