Jean Chretien's testimony at the sponsorship inquiry last February unleashed a river of political venom in the House of Commons. Conservative Leader Stephen Harper said Chretien tied Prime Minister Martin to the scandal. Harper added the Liberals applauded Chretien's stonewalling at the inquiry. (Public Works Minister Scott Brison accused Harper of failing to understand Chretien's right to defend himself at an inquiry.)

Date: 2005-02-09
Placeline: OTTAWA, Ontario.
Source: The Canadian Press
Length: 19 seconds

Transcript Prediction: << Stonewall showed no remorse he took no responsibility he gave flip and answers any course he had the support of everyone in the Liberal Party well he did it. Lamar Assessor >>

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