Mr. Chair, I cannot answer how many times because I did not ask him how many times. I know that discussions were held and I know that the Prime Minister was there to get the issue solved. This issue was talked about many times at the cabinet table when I was there and currently as well. I know that every effort has been made to get that border open, but the Americans just do not want to listen. For whatever reason they do not want to listen to the science. They should listen because we have science on our side.
In the House of Commons on October 7th, 2004. See this statement in context.