Mr. Speaker, in the aftermath of the tragedy in the United States on September 11, we are reminded of the crucial role of parliament and government in leading the country through troubled times.
What do people in Canada and around the world want right now? What do they expect? They want security.
A prime function of government is to ensure our safety and security in our local community, our national community and our international community. This is the true human security agenda, but Canadians also expect our governments to act prudently, intelligently and wisely.
We must not let evil triumph because we allowed ourselves to be provoked in ways which will ultimately destroy our security, not enhance it.