Pat O'Brien on Foreign Affairs

In the House of Commons on February 4th, 2004. See this statement in context.

Foreign AffairsOral Question Period

February 4th, 2004 / 3 p.m.

Liberal

Pat O'Brien Liberal London—Fanshawe, ON

Mr. Speaker, Canada has strongly criticized the illegal and inflammatory wall built by Israel in the West Bank and Gaza. This provocative incursion beyond the 1967 borders makes the Palestinian people prisoners in their own towns.

To date Canada has taken no effective legal or political action in this matter. It is time for action, not just words. What specific action is Canada prepared to take to persuade Israel to tear down this illegal and inflammatory wall?

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