Tuesday, April 25, 1967 So, Mr. Speaker , the name "Tory" was used in this connection and it has stuck down through the years. At this time, in the year 1967, the Tory Party are still travel¬ ling in the hog-land of political activities. Surely there must be firm up-land some¬ where, where they can get a foot-hold, where they can come out of the shadows, hold up their heads and see the sunlight and place some confidence in their fellow-man. Mr. Speaker , we of the Liberal Party invite them to the clear, sunlit highway of truth, fairnesB and justice. A wag once stated that when the present Leader of the Opposition retired from public life that a prominent Charlottetown firm was waiting to employ him. The position which they had in mind was that of ribbon-cutter. Due to the fact that ribbon is usually always cut on the bias, they probably considered that the Leader of the Opposition's qualifications were perhaps abundantly evident. Was he ever known to have cut anything straight in his life ? Another cutting reference which I recall having been made by the Leader of the Opposition involved his asking what resources over which I presided. I believe that I replied at that time that I presumed to preside over the same resources presided over by my predecessor before the Leader of the Opposition saw fit to remove him from this responsibility. The natural resources with which this Department is concerned are the products of our forests, of our soil, of our sea, even of our pollen-free air, as well as our beaches, and we hope, — in a few years — the oil resources, and pos¬ sibly other minerals which may be found underneath our soil. Of course, if he was referring to human resources, instead of natural resources, I might Ray that our greatest resource is our young people who leave this province to take their places in the various spheres of activity, the church, the state, business, the teaching profes¬ sion, and many other activities and do themselves and their forebears, and wis prov¬ ince, in a most proud manner indeed. In every walk of life we always find a few peculiar individuals. Sometimes we classify them as clowns. May I say that in my humble opinion the Leader of the Opposition is the prince of them all. And then the Leader of the Opposition went on to sympathize with me by stat¬ ing, he has been picked up for a large number of important honours which I feel are almost too much for a man of his years. Mr. Speaker , may I answer the Leader of the Opposition in this manner. I am old enough to know what it is all about, and still young enough to carry it out. Now, Mr. Speaker , if I am too old to be here, what in 's name is he doing over there? ?T He appears adept at playing "follow the leader." There is no legitimate reason why he should not. He apes Diefenbaker in all his mannerisms — finger pointing, scowling, arm-waving, jowls flapping, searching for applause from his supporters fa the rear, looking to galleries for approval, roaring like a lion when he is pouring it on, and gentle as a kitten when he is trapped. He can hand it out. Yet, like most who can and do, he cannot take it. I can picture him, sitting at the Council Table, all alone, roaring out "every man who is against me, stand". No one being present, none stood. Then he replies, "thank you, gentlemen, for your decision". Soon he will be sent home, when the man now visiting Spain returns. The Oppo¬ sition Leader may as well depart. A most peculiar man, Mr. Speaker , a most peculiar man. He loves to hand it out, yet he cannot take it. Never question the Leader of the Opposition. He has been, and is, infallible. To question him is almost as serious an offense as to use blasphemous language against the Almighty. One can only earn his favour if one allows him to speak as he sees fit; but if one should disagree with his spoken word you are stepped upon. It is said that politicians have short memories. In the case of the Opposition Leader such is the case. Mr. Speaker , through you I would like to refresh his memory, concerning his actions at the time of the formation of his Cabinet. Does he recall that the first District of Queens gave him his chance after he had been defeated in Card¬ igan and his own District of Second Queens did not want him. Mr. Speaker , through the support of his colleague, the senior member of the District who canvassed night and day on his behalf, he made the grade. Many years went by before he recognised, in a very minor way, the debt which he owed his col- — S 67—