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The speaker is saying that, as a younger person, he saw families like his own affected by policies he views as harmful from the 1970s. The quote frames those policies as having serious negative consequences for ordinary people.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is attributed to Andrew Scheer.
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About Andrew Scheer
Canadian politician
Andrew James Scheer is a Canadian politician. Born in 1979, he has served as the member of Parliament for Regina, Qu'Appelle since 2004 and is known for his roles in federal Conservative politics. He led the Conservative Party of Canada from 2017 to 2020 and served as leader of the Official Opposition in that period, with a brief return to the role in 2025. Earlier, he was the 35th speaker of the House of Commons from 2011 to 2015.
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