Mr. Chair, if we're going to be going to vote, and the vote is going to be recorded, I am going to be voting against it. I think it's important, if it's going to be recorded, and I want it to be understood why. I have the highest respect for Mr. Kotto, and I know he has the best of intentions, but I agree with Mr. Fast that unfortunately the wording of the motion is really contradictory and ambiguous. I think this committee--and I know the government--wants to move forward with a museums policy. That's a given. That has been an unqualified statement by the minister. However, as I say, because the motion is ambiguous and contradictory within itself, I will unfortunately be obliged to vote against it.
On June 22nd, 2006. See this statement in context.