Page 1360 - Week 07 - Thursday, 24 August 1989
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The Residents Rally has no problems with the first part of the motion, because we understand that the No Self Government Party was also given a similar opportunity to have - - -
Mr Duby: On a point of order, Mr Speaker; that is clearly and categorically incorrect.
Mr Whalan: And mendacious.
Mr Duby: And mendacious.
MR SPEAKER: Point expected.
MR JENSEN: I would request that Mr Duby withdraw that remark.
Mr Duby: I withdraw the word "mendacious". I repeat that that statement is a falsehood.
MR SPEAKER: It should be an unqualified withdrawal if you are going to make it, Mr Duby. If not, stand by your words.
Mr Whalan: Don't call him a liar.
Mr Duby: I would not dream of calling him a liar.
MR SPEAKER: Mr Duby, is that an unqualified withdrawal?
Mr Duby: Of the word "mendacious"?
A member: Yes.
MR SPEAKER: No; of the statement. I understand the statement is what you have been asked to withdraw.
Mr Duby: Well, Mr Speaker, it is a point of fact. The statement is incorrect that Mr Jensen is making. It is simply an incorrect statement.
MR SPEAKER: Yes, thank you, Mr Duby.
Mr Kaine: What was he saying? I did not hear him finish it.
MR SPEAKER: The member has not withdrawn his comment.
MR JENSEN: Mr Speaker, do I take it then that Mr Duby is not withdrawing his allegation that I am telling a falsehood?
MR SPEAKER: That is correct.
Mr Duby: Mr Jensen is clearly misinformed on this point, Mr Speaker. That is all I am suggesting.
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