In the House of Commons on February 9th, 1999. See this statement in context.
King Of Jordan's FuneralOral Question Period
February 9th, 1999 / 2:20 p.m.
Saint-Maurice Québec
Liberal
Jean Chrétien LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member's assertion is totally wrong, because I have been in constant communication with my office throughout the weekend and I was planning to go.
What was not planned was for the funeral to be held within 24 hours of King Hussein's death.
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