On a point of order, Madam Speaker.
I would like to remind you that, about a month ago, I used the same word or words to the effect that the hon. member who was tabling a particular petition was acting hypocritically, that it was hypocrisy and, at the time, the Chair had stood up and asked me to withdraw my remark.
I wanted to explain myself, but was turned down and told to withdraw immediately what I had said. Out of respect for the Chair, I complied immediately, withdrew my remark, and apologized to the hon. member I had called a hypocrite. That is how much respect I have for the Chair and for this institution. I think that a Cabinet minister should do as I did and, at the request of the Chair, withdraw his remarks and apologize.