John Baird at the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee

On February 12th, 2013. See this statement in context.

February 12th, 2013 / 12:35 p.m.

Conservative

John Baird Conservative Ottawa West—Nepean, ON

They requested a C-17 on a Saturday, and the Prime Minister consulted widely within the government. We reached out to both of the opposition leaders and announced it on the Monday. We've extended it at their request. If they ask again—

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