Yes, but that is what I am asking for — to have political courage. I know what you are going to say; it will last five minutes and we still won’t have an answer. What we are asking you is to have the political courage to release the funds. You have the funds needed to compensate the victims. Why don’t you have the political courage to establish a special fund right now to give victims of tainted blood immediate access to a minimum amount of money? This is horrible!
I asked you the question four months ago. Last year, I asked the same question and you answered in the same way. I am asking you to have some sympathy for the victims. You will tell me that you do sympathize with them. But Minister, you have the means to show true sympathy. You can release a minimum amount of money. It is ridiculous that this issue has dragged on for so long. I know it takes time and I do understand your position but you are the Minister and you have the required money because a fund has been established for this issue.
Why not give them a minimum of $5,000 or $10,000? Establish a minimum amount and send the money to the victims. That will allow them to heal their wounds somewhat because many among them will die before they get any money.