“I want you to pass the parts of the bill I like, but keep debating the parts I don't like. You promised to work with us, but now you're pushing through more government surveillance. I don't like that.”
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A bill to expand government surveillance powers and access to data. The Conservatives accused the Liberals of ramming through the bill without proper scrutiny or collaboration, while the Liberals insisted the bill was comprehensive and consulted on. The Conservatives argued they would scrutinize the bill as they see fit, but the Liberals said they have already amended the bill and it provides necessary modern tools.
“You can't tell me what to do. I'll study the bill however I want. My friends say your bill goes too far. We should pass the good parts first and study the rest separately.”