I also ask this question of the leader. We did not oppose the motion to proceed; the minority did not oppose the motion to proceed. But I am of the impression and belief that there are a lot of other things due. The Patients' Bill of Rights, for example, isn't that something that we need to move forward on?
Discussing the need to advance the Patients' Bill of Rights during Senate debate.
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