I agree with Mr. Julian. Given everything that has occurred in the beef sector, particularly with respect to the mad cow crisis, and the economic crisis, I truly believe that we need to promote beef before anything else. Promoting exports will then follow suit. I'm in favour of the motion, as it is drafted. If we concentrate on promoting beef first, we are putting the horse before the cart.
On November 17th, 2009. See this statement in context.