“The Prime Minister is appointing his friend to an important job. His friend doesn't like supply management. His friend doesn't like French. His friend wants more immigrants. I don't like the Prime Minister's friends. That's bad.”
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“I want to look like I'm taking this seriously. The invitation was a mistake. We'll blame some staff.”