Mr. Chairman, I find Mr. Poilievre's approach curious. All I did was to ask for a verification. I have never accused Mr. Goodale. If Mr. Poilievre wants to do so, let him do it here, and I hope he would also do so outside this room, because that would show courage, and that is something I would appreciate. I have done nothing wrong. I acted within the rules to see if it was possible to lease two buildings for the federal government, and to save a million dollars which would be invested in economic development, to help the regions. That was my mission within the department.
On June 13th, 2007. See this statement in context.