Politician Apologizes for Anti-American Remark
From Times Wire Reports
A Canadian member of Parliament charged with improving ties with the United States apologized for saying, “Let’s embarrass ... the Americans in front of other countries.”
Marlene Jennings, parliamentary secretary for Canada-U.S. relations, reports directly to Prime Minister Paul Martin, who came to power in December 2003 saying he wanted better relations with Washington.
She made her comment Tuesday, accusing the United States of refusing to adhere to trade treaties.
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