Mr. Speaker, that is very telling. As the member says it is disturbing that a minister would make that kind of statement. However it is indicative of a sentiment that is growing. Individuals who have been the recipients of some of these contracts recently stated quite openly that one does not have to have a Liberal membership or make a donation to the Liberal Party but it sure does help.
There is this growing connection of money donated to the Liberal Party resulting in contracts being awarded. That is the problem. Nine years of that type of behaviour has led to a fat, arrogant and sassy government. What we have seen indicates that Canadians are crying out for a change. They will have to find an option. We are saying we are that option.