“I'm filling time with kind words about the Carnation Revolution. Democracy is good. I like it. My riding has many Portuguese-Canadians. They left Portugal for more freedom in Canada. We should stand up for democracy everywhere.”
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Carnation Revolution
A statement commemorating the Carnation Revolution in Portugal 52 years ago, when the Portuguese people ended nearly 40 years of dictatorship and chose democracy. During the statement, the member focused on the historical event itself and its significance, without discussing unrelated topics.