Mr. Speaker, some would be surprised to hear the leader of the NDP say to me that leadership would be to bypass the House of Commons. As I said earlier, these points can be made tonight in the debate. Some may have a different point of view. Everybody will speak. The government will take note of all views. As the government, we will have to decide. If there is need for legislation, the House will have to pass the legislation.
In the House of Commons on October 1st, 2001. See this statement in context.