Mr. Speaker, all countries conduct negotiations. We negotiate with the Americans. We negotiate with Trinidad and Tobago. We negotiate with countries large and small. That is normal. The political clout, however, is not the same. That is where I notice another change in perception.
For the first time, the hon. member for Roberval said they are going to have a country. He was not talking about partnership. He referred to his country.
When will they have the courage to come out and tell Quebecers: "I am a separatist"? It is nothing to be ashamed of, so why not admit it instead of playing with words and saying at one point that "we will have a partnership", and then "we will not" and then "we will have half, or three quarters". Be honest.
Just say: "We want to separate", and Quebecers-30 per cent of the people who are now saying they intend to vote yes think they will stay in Canada- Does the hon. member want to remain a Canadian, yes or no? I would like to know.