Colleagues, with all respect, I was here during that exchange of words and I have looked at Hansard . I judged at the time while I was sitting here that it was not a direct accusation.
I, like you and all members, deplore the use of the words lie or liar because when we use these words it tends to incite us. But I decided at the time that it was not a direct accusation.
I reviewed Hansard and I reviewed the tapes. My decision of yesterday would stand, but I would encourage all hon. members to please stay away from the use of the words lie or liar.
I thank the hon. member for his intervention.