I heard that question asked many times by members in committee sitting on the opposition side during the years when there was a majority government. It happens that way: too bad, so sad, you don't have the numbers; the government shows up at committee having decided its view on an issue and that view prevails. It's difficult and frustrating for members in the minority. It's just a fact of the numbers.
On March 16th, 2011. See this statement in context.