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Conservatives demanded answers on $300 million wasted on the PrescribeIT boondoggle. Liberals suggested everything is fine, accused Conservatives of obstruction, and brought up an unrelated study on HIV in Manitoba.

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Helena Konanz

Conservative
“I want to know why they wasted $300 million on a health program. Come on TV and explain it! Show us what happened with our money in public, no more hiding.”
Our translation 54% shorter

Helena Konanz

Conservative
“You turn the cameras off and hide records. I don't trust you. Work harder on this. Tell Canadians about it on Tuesday.”
Our translation 74% shorter

Burton Bailey

Conservative
“The Liberals should stop covering up PrescribeIT. Canadians deserve answers, not a cover-up. The Liberals are not giving us answers. I think the Liberals should stop covering it up. The Prime Minister told them to be quiet. This is very bad.”
Our translation 49% shorter