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Chilly Reception For Herb Dhaliwal
In the 'national' section. Edited.Natural Resources Minister Herb Dhaliwal got a chilly reception from business leaders [in Vancouver] Friday as he blamed the media that "construed incorrectly" comments he made about U.S. President George Bush. There's nothing there to be misconstrued, ol' buddy... He had said last week that Bush let Americans and the world down by not acting like a statesman. The board of trade presented a letter to [US ambassador] Cellucci on Thursday saying its directors were shocked and embarrassed the federal government decided not to support the U.S. in the war with Iraq. Dhaliwal told the board of trade ... [$19 million] will go toward Westport Innovations Inc.'s research and development of high-performance, low-emission engine fuel systems. But the announcement drew no applause and there was subdued clapping when Dhaliwal finished speaking. This is just the beginning, ol' friend. Dhaliwal said Canada's relationship with the United States is a model for the whole world. "They're our best friends, our best neighbours and we'll always be friends with them," he said. "That's why we say what we say!" "We're with them in the war against terrorism and will be with them on the humanitarian project in Iraq. We'll be with them on the reconstruction." That's what you think, old pal... I'd like to say something uncomplimentary about my government but these guys just speak for themselves. Posted by: RW 2003-03-29 |
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