Mr. Speaker, I will try to bring the debate back to the issue.
There have been some newspaper reports recently which have suggested that the member for Mississauga West does not have any substance in his speeches. I say unequivocally and on the record that there was a smidgen of substance in the member's speech.
Personally I have respect not only for the Chair, not only for the office, but for you personally, Mr. Speaker. I can say that unequivocally as I stand here today. I would hold that very dear and true to my party.
Mr. Speaker, you have a job that is almost impossible to do. You have a job that takes the wisdom of Solomon. Obviously you will have some difficulties in trying to satisfy each and every member of the House. I want you to know, Mr. Speaker, that you have the respect of our party.
I believe the member tried to put a partisanship twist on what we, the Progressive Conservatives, did by giving up our supply day so this motion could be debated. I would like some clarification because, quite frankly, we gave our day so that this motion could be debated. We did it because we felt it was necessary that this motion get out of the way, and I would like—