Probably not, although I am sure you can try.
I have been in this House six years yesterday when I was elected.
Oh, please wait to hear what I have to say, ladies and gentlemen.
Six years ago last night was one of the most exciting and humbling moments of my life. The opportunity to be a member of Parliament, to serve the people of Halifax and, I hope, to serve the people of Canada as everyone of us in this House does-some of us whether we like it or not-is something that maybe a lot of us never even dreamed of when we thought about the way our lives would go.
I want to say something else. I think most people in this House who know me know that I am a very partisan member of Parliament and I am proud of that partisanship. I come from a partisan tradition in my family, in my province, in my region and in my party. However, I think that this is an amazing and wonderful place.