In the House of Commons on February 17th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Foreign AffairsOral Question Period
February 17th, 2005 / 2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Conservative
Stephen Harper ConservativeLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, today, the Prime Minister stated, and I quote, “It is clear that if the Syrians are in Lebanon it is because it is necessary to keep the peace”. This is an irresponsible and damaging statement.
How will the Prime Minister explain this new position?
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