In the House of Commons on December 1st, 2009. See this statement in context.
Opposition Motion--Transfer of Afghan DetaineesBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
December 1st, 2009 / 1:10 p.m.
Edmonton Centre Alberta
Conservative
Laurie Hawn ConservativeParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence
Mr. Speaker, I have a really short question for my hon. colleague. The special committee is under way right now. As he mentioned, the opposition controls that committee. They are the masters of their own fate.
Does it not make sense for the special committee to finish its work before we run off with our hair on fire seeking a public inquiry?
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