Mr. Speaker, I am not sure if that was a question or a comment. My hon. colleague just talked about interference, but I do not know if he is making this quote his motto or if this statement reflects his opinion. Obviously, there is one thing which is clearly recognized by everybody in Quebec, which is that the future of Quebec will be decided by and only by Quebecers. I want to remind you of a famous statement made by Mr. Bourassa who is not a die-hard sovereignist: "Quebec is now and for ever free to make its choices and master of its own destiny". This is exactly our position.
The hon. member for Restigouche-Chaleur-a marvellous riding I had the opportunity to visit and where a lot of Acadians make you feel very welcome-quoted an article where it is said that were are wrong to argue that the only way for a nation to survive is to become sovereign and that one of my colleagues should think twice before making such a statement. But I would
heartily agree with such a statement. The survival of Quebecers will only be accomplished through Quebec's sovereignty.
You only have to think about all the minority groups throughout French Canada. In almost every part of the country, they were gradually assimilated over a number of years, and if there are French-speaking Canadians living outside Quebec nowadays, it is because with Quebec in the Canada confederation, these people can have a real political balance. However, we no longer think of ourselves as Canadians. We are Quebecers, and Quebec is our only country. So, we will become Quebecers.