Mr. Speaker, the actions of the Canadian government made sure that the Commonwealth remains united and that action of the Commonwealth can be proceeded with after the election. I think it was better like that. Some people who were at the conference told me that the opposition might wait. I said, of course, if the opposition waits it is because democracy might work in Zimbabwe. We will see next week if it is true or not. At that time the Commonwealth will be able to act, knowing all the facts.
In the House of Commons on March 11th, 2002. See this statement in context.