I took a look at the official document on Courtesy and Accelerated Customs Clearance — Entry Privilege, which is not six months or a year old. This is an official manual on protocol and all related practices. What I'm saying is in there. I didn't make it up. A stopover and a final destination are two very different things. That is the starting point.
We were never afraid of supporting a motion, be it from the Liberals or the Bloc members. We support anything based on common sense and we are here to work together. I think that we are ??? around this issue. I am not making anything up, this is a real document.
I took the time to personally meet with the ambassadors. They told me there was no need for an apology. I didn't ask the Senegalese Ambassador this question, but rather individuals outside the embassy. They told me that there was no need to apologize.
This is an official Canadian government document on procedure, how to proceed, etc. If you want to adopt the motion we cannot stop you. I am trying to wear my peacekeeper's hat and tell you that there is logic and reason and that this is the situation.