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The Hon. L. Craig Cannonier, JP, MP

The Hon. L. Craig Cannonier, JP, MP

2212
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18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
307 words
It doesn't matter how many people are picketing, right? It doesn't matter. We had one lady on the hill there who was on a hunger strike by herself. So it doesn't matter, right? It's what people feel. And it was three or four. I can guarantee you this. It's like putting . . . you know, those of us who …
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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26 words
Yes, yes, because here we are . . . you laugh. We are here in the OBA . . . that’s all right — [Inaudible interjection]
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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35 words
That's right. Listen, I'm just like you. I know the slight because you're in the OBA . . . nobody . . . I didn’t say you questioned. You will have your turn to speak.
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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79 words
You know? Well, let’s be real clear. OBA is the UBP. The OBA is the UB P. You know, we've got all the White boys. Guess what? Guess what, Mr. Speaker? I'm going to start saying PLP is the new UBP, because I got two former UBP members who are now a Minister and a Junior Mini ster. You ain’t …
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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21 words
Oh, yeah. So . . . so . . . so, yes. Yes, yes, yes. I'm glad you enjoyed that. [Laughter]
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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103 words
But this is the reality of where we are today. Premier, you laugh because your reality is coming right now. If I look in the paper today —we are 78 18 November 2022 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly talking about today —and the picketing that's going on down side, you've got one of your former members, he is …
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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20 words
That’s all right. You don't read the Royal Gazette. Okay, you just answer questions with it, that’s all. [Inaudible interjection]
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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7 words
Yes, exactly. That's why you didn’t .
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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80 words
Former members! And then you got quotes by the former Finance Minister. The reality is that we are not going to get anywhere as far as improving the plight of Bermudians, period — period! —if we don't work together. If we don't work together . . . it is not on me . . . on us. Completely misg uided. …
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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12 words
Yes, yes, yes. You talk to me and I will educate you.
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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242 words
This Honourable Member is talking about What are you talking about ? When we became Government, the hospital had so much money in its coffers, right? And the Finance Mi nister said, No, no, no, hold on a second. You’re not holding onto those millions and millions of dollars were aiding you and helping you and putting things in place. …
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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103 words
Yes, I understand that you want to talk about Morgan’s Point. But I tell you what. I'll tell you what. Oh, yes, Yes. Let’s be fair. I'm going to be fair with you. When we met with Gencom . . . okay? When we met with them over the Southampton Princess, do you want to know one of the first …
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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12 words
Who is Chris? The Premier knows. The Premier knows. The Premier knows.
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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19 words
Listen, we have got new Members in the House of Assembly who are going to get quickly schooled up.
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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218 words
The Premier knows who I am talking about. Exact words! The Opposition Leader was there. Morgan’s Point did not have to be paid up. And I can tell you this here. If we were Government, we would have never had to take it over. Investment would have been found just like we got St. Regis, The Loren, and Azura going. …
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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58 words
Yes, it's about the licences. They got their licence. They just got the licence. In 2021 the Premier said, quote, there will be a casino in 2021. In 2021. Everything is in the pipeline. Yet, when I walk out of these doors. People are picketing and they are concerned. People are worried about . . . [Inaudible interjections]
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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14 words
Yes, people. Yes, people. Somebody needs to be schooled up on that too? Yes.
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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29 words
So, yes, I made it lively. The key is I am on their side. I agree with the stuff that they want to do. I agree with the side.
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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9 words
Yes, my side. You are on my side. [Laughter]
18 Nov 2022 House of Assembly
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11 words
Yes, my side. You are on my side here. Right? [Laughter]