In that case, you could have a situation of unintended consequences because if you make it that easy, I might run, not with any belief I can win but knowing that at the end of the day the bill will get sent to, in the case of the Conservative Party, Jenni Byrne to pay. Suddenly I'm given a platform and I'm not responsible for paying off those debts, knowing full well the political party will pay for it.
On November 29th, 2012. See this statement in context.