Mr. Speaker, we will gladly call it quits on that, but I would appreciate it if the Prime Minister would speak to his ministers, in order to avoid any ambiguity, and would let us know if he dares deny that, after obtaining a mandate from the people of Quebec in a referendum, the Government of Quebec can then effect sovereignty. Let him say it frankly, and then it will be clear. His ministers will stop talking about it and everybody will be happy.
In the House of Commons on April 30th, 1996. See this statement in context.