And yet, Mr. Van Loan, anyone who serves in the Senate or the House of Commons should be a person of principle. If Senator Fortier truly believes that the Senate should be abolished, then why, first of all, did he accept this appointment and secondly why did he accept a ministerial appointment and opt to remain in the Senate? Thirdly, why is he still in the Senate to this day?
On March 5th, 2008. See this statement in context.