Polls were for dogs (IV)

Real Leadership is not governing by polls but it is listening and responding to all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

- The Word of Our Dan, 2000

MR. HICKEY: It is indeed an honour to stand in the hon. House here today and to have a few minutes to speak regarding Budget 2010. It is also an honour, Mr. Speaker, to stand in my place representing the people of the great District of Lake Melville that includes the great Towns of North West River, Sheshatshiu, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Mud Lake and Churchill Falls.

Mr. Speaker, we have come a long ways, this government, since 2003. We came into power at a time in which the people of this Province wanted change. I say, Mr. Speaker, according to the polls, I believe that that people of the Province are pleased with the work that our good Premier is doing, the Cabinet and, indeed, members of our caucus throughout the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.