Madam Speaker, I enjoyed listening to the member's speech. I know he is an advocate for human rights and obviously he is quite passionate about that.
With respect to U.S. relations and the buy American bill, I am sure the member is aware of some of the efforts that have been going on. The members for Leeds—Grenville, Edmonton—Leduc, Yellowhead, Westlock—St. Paul, Malpeque and York West have all been in direct contact with colleagues in the United States, Democrats and Republicans, members of Congress and members of the Senate. We have been in contact with members at the very highest level, including the house leader of Congress. Last year the member for Yellowhead and the member for Edmonton--Leduc met with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and specifically put forward Canada's issues.
Ambassador Michael Wilson has been forcefully putting forward Canada's message. Former ambassador Frank McKenna has also worked very hard on this. This is a great time for Liberals, Conservatives, for all Canadians, for all members of the House, to get together and to tell the Americans that we are their friends, we can work together, we are stronger together, we have one future and it is tied.
I hope the member agrees with that point.