Speech (House debate)

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{
    "time": "1999-06-08 16:05:00",
    "attribution": {
        "en": "Mr. John Cannis (Scarborough Centre, Lib.)",
        "fr": ""
    },
    "content": {
        "en": "<p>Madam Speaker, I want to take a few moments to add my voice to this debate, seeing that there is not time for me to participate in the debate because everyone wishes to speak to the motion.</p>\n<p>The hon. member in her opening statement indicated how she thought we would never be here discussing this issue. I empathize with what she is saying, but I say to the member how fortunate we are to be able to have this debate so that we can alleviate some of this anxiety and the perceptions she also referred to.</p>\n<p>When we are elected, constituents from our respective ridings say to us that we are here in Ottawa to be their voice. I firmly believe this and I am sure every hon. member in the House believes this.</p>\n<p>Here we are today in this most unique situation to speak on behalf of people like Dolina and Bruce Smith from my riding, Mr. and Mrs. Guest, Roxanne James and so many others who have sent us their comments. In today's debate and the vote we can express what our constituents are saying. I thank the members who have participated.</p>",
        "fr": ""
    },
    "url": "/debates/1999/6/8/john-cannis-1/",
    "politician_url": "/politicians/john-cannis/",
    "politician_membership_url": "/politicians/memberships/3222/",
    "procedural": false,
    "source_id": "",
    "h1": {
        "en": "Government Orders",
        "fr": ""
    },
    "h2": {
        "en": "Supply",
        "fr": ""
    },
    "document_url": "/debates/1999/6/8/",
    "related": {
        "document_speeches_url": "/speeches/?document=%2Fdebates%2F1999%2F6%2F8%2F"
    }
}