Joe Clark and Jean Chretien squared off over health care and the Liberal government's seven-year record in office in the election debate in Ottawa. As the prime minister blamed the former Conservative government for leaving the country almost bankrupt, Clark fired back saying it was Chretien who slashed health spending. (Outside the debate, hundreds of protesters raised their own voices, demanding help for farmers and a commitment to environmental protection from whatever government is elected.)

Date: 2000-11-00
Placeline: OTTAWA, Ontario.
Source: The Canadian Press
Length: 24 seconds

Transcript Prediction: << you're the guy who got that the Canadian Health System you're the guy under whom I would not apologize because we have a surprise >>

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