“I'm saying lots of nice things about Portuguese-Canadians because it's Portugal Day and I'm Portuguese-Canadian myself. Look how successful I've been in Canada! But I'm not actually asking for anything specific today, just trying to associate myself with a nice feel-good celebration.”
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A statement celebrating Portugal Day. The member talked about his personal connection to Portugal and leaving his birth country for opportunities in Canada.