Mr. Speaker, I was trying to be recognized earlier in the debate when one of our colleagues from the NDP was speaking. He used the term in reference to the Conservative platform that it was inappropriate and borderline irresponsible for us to make firm commitments prior to the outcome of the defence review. I take personal exception to that.
Too often in the past there have not been firm commitments made to our men and women in the military about what different political parties, in particular the government, are prepared to do for them. As I said repeatedly today, there are too many words and not enough action on behalf of the government. I do not think it is irresponsible for each party to state where it stands. I was pleased to hear my colleague from Calgary reiterate yet again exactly to what the Conservative Party is prepare to commit.