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endorsed by a very shallow Leader of the Opposition. It was a disgraceful performance that she put on here this evening.
Mr Speaker, the real problem with this Assembly is that, when and if anyone opposite us ever gets into power as a Minister, they will get around this country and they will see that we are judged constantly by the claptrap that they put out as an opposition in this Assembly. They have done nothing to elevate the status of our Assembly. Once again Ms Follett has introduced a stupid motion in the Assembly, knowing we would agree to it without demur, providing we could get the verbiage right, and knowing full well that we could have negotiated the issue of training courses for young blacks from South Africa. It was put on to point score, and then there was this dreadful speech this evening. It was a disgraceful, hurtful speech from a very spiteful, venomous person who is very unhappy with herself and life.
Finally, Mr Speaker, regarding Mrs Grassby's comments about Iraq, I trust that in all her comments she will endorse the view that the Government of Iraq should not, in any way - - -
Mrs Grassby: I was not talking about Iraq. I was talking about people whose first language is Arabic.
MR COLLAERY: You were clearly talking about Iraq, Mrs Grassby. I hope that that Government will in no way fund activities in this country, either in relation to the Arabic community or in relation to any other divisive political issues in this town. I know that Mrs Grassby is taking my comments to heart.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Assembly adjourned at 10.36 pm
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