Mr. Speaker, the hon. member and the Prime Minister do not seem to find it inappropriate to intervene when it comes to rerouting the Sable gas resource through to Quebec. All of a sudden it is inappropriate in this case. Why does the Prime Minister refuse to step in and prevent Hydro Quebec from picking Newfoundlanders' pockets to the tune of $1 billion every year?
In the House of Commons on September 23rd, 1996. See this statement in context.