Mr. Speaker, I cannot speak for the Mohawk leaders, but I can speak for myself and for the government. I stated clearly to the Mohawk leaders and to the media that the RCMP was not planning to carry out any massive, military style raids. I did, however, say very clearly that if the RCMP felt such action was necessary, it would step in and investigate to ensure that the law is obeyed everywhere in this country.
In the House of Commons on February 10th, 1994. See this statement in context.