John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

I agree with the point made by Senator Leyden regarding the situation in Israel. It is outrageous and totally unacceptable that Dr. Rantisi should be targeted by helicopter gunships. The use of violence on both sides is making it more difficult to achieve the goals of the road map for peace.

I refer to the point made by Senator Norris and wish to explain to the Senator that there was confusion about this matter. The Leader was under the impression yesterday that the House was dealing with No. 28 rather than No. 29 on the Order Paper. The inquiries made were with regard to No. 28 and there was definitely a difficulty about the use of the word "occupation". I agree with the point made by Senator Maurice Hayes on the matter. I would be quite happy to accept No. 29.