Mr. Speaker, when I was much younger I was very influenced by, as a matter of fact, a Tory. I hate to say this, but it is true. Former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker came to Sault Ste. Marie and said that he loved this House and because it was partisan it did not mean that we could not walk away friends. He loved the partisanship. That is the way I approach this House of Commons. I could never love it as much as he did. I could never be as good as he was.
What I am saying is that I do not believe I made such a statement. I have gone further. I have checked with others who attended the same meeting and they do not remember such a statement being made. It is unfortunate that such an impression is being created. It is unfortunate that the Reform Party is being dragged into the wrong side of this issue.
The Reform Party does not want to be on the side of this issue where they in fact look like or appear to be supporting the rich against the poor, women who should be back in the band on the side of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Twinn.