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Veterans Affairs committee You may have seen me smiling. The reason I was smiling was that for 18 years I was manager of ceremonial and protocol services for Public Works. It was my job to order all these flags down, so I went through the whole “haroosh” on Princess Diana, etc. I have similar feelings to
May 1st, 2007Committee meeting
Gerry Wharton
Veterans Affairs committee My knowledge of grammar is a bit shaky, but when one hears the word “peacekeeping”, that seems to me to be honouring the act of keeping peace, whereas a “peacekeeper” honours the individual who's employed in that act. I believe the word “peacekeeper” is more meaningful and strong
May 1st, 2007Committee meeting
Gerry Wharton
Veterans Affairs committee I think, to keep it brief, Jack has expressed my views perfectly.
May 1st, 2007Committee meeting
Gerry Wharton
Veterans Affairs committee I would certainly bow to your experience on this, sir, and I would not make a strong case of my point.
May 1st, 2007Committee meeting
Gerry Wharton
Veterans Affairs committee Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, I'm the honorary Dominion President, of the Army, Navy, and Airforce Veterans in Canada. I'm representing John Thompson, our national president, who resides in Winnipeg and who was unable to be here today. You heard in some detail the views of
May 1st, 2007Committee meeting
Gerry Wharton