It is just so much of what this government does, what these members do all the time in the personal, vindictive attacks they have against me--but that's fine. They quote partial quotes in terms of their attack. The agriculture industry will tell you behind closed doors, Mr. Chair, that the reason they won't get into it is the fear and intimidation tactics of the minister. That's the reality, and those are the facts we're looking at.
On December 8th, 2009. See this statement in context.