Mr. Speaker, I can assure the member that we will do everything possible to avoid a deficit.
That being said, I can also state that we will allocate the necessary funds for national security.
In the House of Commons on September 24th, 2001. See this statement in context.
TerrorismOral Question Period
September 24th, 2001 / 2:30 p.m.
LaSalle—Émard Québec
Liberal
Paul Martin LiberalMinister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, I can assure the member that we will do everything possible to avoid a deficit.
That being said, I can also state that we will allocate the necessary funds for national security.
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