Mr. Speaker, the hon. member for Sherbrooke directed his question to the Prime Minister. My question is also for the Prime Minister.
Could the Prime Minister stand in this House and explain the government's official position regarding Iraq? We will recall that, in 1991, when his party was in opposition, the Prime Minister stated “We will let the embargo and sanctions do their work”. In the meantime, with the ongoing sanctions and embargo, thousands of innocent men, women and children are dying in Iraq.
Does the Prime Minister agree that a debate should be held in this House before rather than after war has been declared?