Mr. Speaker, I was present last night during the debate. The hon. member is quite correct. I do not recall what was said. There were a lot of heated things said from all parties during the debate last night.
I want to assure the House and everyone watching today that if I did say something, and I am not saying I did, it certainly was not meant as a racist slur as the hon. member has accused. If whatever I said caused him any discomfort, I apologize.