Hon. members, before we get into this, I think it is prudent to remark on the term “hypocritical”. My understanding is that in the form and the context used by the hon. member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie, he did not refer beyond generalities to an action. He did not refer to a specific person or individual but to a circumstance. It is important that that point be made.
In the House of Commons on February 18th, 1999. See this statement in context.