“Thanks for working together. I want to look good. I won't give you a real answer about the lake. Let's change the subject to a different, big, expensive project! We spend lots of money on other things. This other project will be great. I still won't say anything about that lake. Talk to you later!”
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In a debate about the environment, a Conservative MP asked the Liberals about a $200 million investment he had proposed to protect a drinking water source. The Liberal MP thanked him and said he'd be happy to discuss it later, without giving a direct answer.