Mr. Speaker, just a minute ago we heard the Prime Minister refuse to commit to sending this issue to a vote in the House of Commons. We are talking about sending the sons and daughters of Canadian citizens into a possible combat situation. I do not understand what the problem is. This is the most democratic Chamber in the country. Why is the Prime Minister refusing to allow this issue to be considered? Why is he refusing to commit today that we will have a vote on this issue when it actually comes into being? Why is the Prime Minister refusing?
In the House of Commons on April 12th, 1999. See this statement in context.