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You may commence carpet-bombing our capitol (hint for Dubya: Not Toronto)Parrish sticks by 'idiot' comment
Last Updated Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:23:56 EDT
OTTAWA - A day after calling Americans a "coalition of idiots," Ontario member of Parliament Carolyn Parrish said a request from the prime minister hasn't persuaded her to withdraw the controversial comment.
Speaking after a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Prime Minister Paul Martin said he told the MP on Wednesday that her comments, made in reference to the U.S. missile defence system, were not welcome.
"I told her her statements were not acceptable, they should be withdrawn, and she has colleagues who feel strongly about this issue on both sides," Martin said.
Parrish said although she has incredible respect for the prime minister, she will let her comments stand.
"I gave it a lot of thought, but I won't be withdrawing," Parrish said.
She said she's sticking by the dictionary definition of the word 'idiot,' meaning ignorance and lack of knowledge.