Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his comment. I would recommend that he calm down a little because it is not good for his heart to get all worked up like that.
I would also recommend that he listen carefully to the answers he is given. He would not have to keep asking the same questions over and over again.
Finally, I would recommend that he put his old 78 rpm record player away because we are now in 2002 and it is about time we stop hearing these old well-worn arguments from the 60s and 70s. The economic scare does not work anymore to try and stop Quebecers from voting in favour of sovereignty.
During the recent economic downturn, Quebec's economic performance has been quite phenomenal. More jobs were created in Quebec than anywhere else in Canada in the first quarter of 2002.
These wild arguments do not stand anymore. A quick look at the economic statistics and investment level for Quebec and at the number of corporate headquarters in Montreal will show him that this kind of argument does not stand anymore. Wake up, friend. This is 2002.