Mr. Rathgeber, we all have an obligation to do what's in the best interest of this country and to protect Canadians to the greatest extent possible. I'm absolutely convinced, and I believe with every part of my body, that these pieces of legislation will better protect Canadians. If the Senate will pass that drug bill, this country will be better protected against drug dealers and traffickers. I believe that in trying to protect ourselves against organized crime, this country will be better off when this particular piece of legislation is passed, just as with the auto theft and the other bills we have before Parliament to protect Canadians. We want to have the laws up-to-date, and this country will be better off with them. So I am imploring Parliament and saying, look, let's get down to business and focus on these things here, do what is right for this country, and get these bills passed.
On September 17th, 2009. See this statement in context.