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In this segment, the Conservatives asked the government about allegedly subsidizing companies that hire illegal workers. Instead of addressing the issue, discussion veered into demands for an apology over a trivial slight made earlier towards a member's seating arrangements.

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Luc Berthold

Conservative
“I want the other guy to apologize and look bad.”
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Garnett Genuis

Conservative
“I want to prove I'm right. Let me show a document to make the other side look bad.”
Our translation 57% shorter