Mr. Speaker, I make it my practice not to try to speculate as to what other people would do in certain circumstances, particularly those who are no longer with us. With the greatest respect, I would decline to try to speculate on what Mr. Knowles would have thought in this case. I know he had a strong predilection over the years for upholding the Chair and showing great respect for the institution of the Speaker. People may be able to draw conclusions from knowing that.
In the House of Commons on March 16th, 2000. See this statement in context.