Mr. Speaker, I have only one minute left. I know they will be disappointed.
I am attempting to point out what I think most Canadians understand. They cannot say cut, slash and burn on one side of the coin and then somehow try to pretend that they are a new image, that they are softer, kinder and gentler. We know better.
Some 30 years ago my wife and I made a very difficult decision that she would stay home with our kids. It was a good decision. I have three young men of whom I am very proud. I believe that by my wife's staying home for many years in their formative years, with great assistance from me, actually helped raise what I consider to be a pretty darn good family.