Yesterday, we passed a motion that the Conservatives tabled, perhaps because of inexperience, according to which witnesses would have only 40 minutes to testify before us. Therefore, out of a concern for fairness towards the other witnesses, we will have to say goodbye to Mr. Baird and thank him for his presentation. I am certain that this was not the intention of the Conservatives when they tabled this motion. Now, they want to prolong Mr. Baird's time as well as that of the other witnesses.
On May 4th, 2006. See this statement in context.