“I want to praise a retiring provincial politician from my area. She got a lot of expensive government projects for our area. She backed our party consistently and never criticized us in public. She was always good to me personally. I am thanking her for it.”
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A member recognizing another politician's retirement and listing their accomplishments. The debate consisted mostly of personal congratulations rather than discussion of any legislation or issues.