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Blake Richards

  • Member of Parliament
  • Conservative
  • Banff—Airdrie
  • Alberta
  • Voting Attendance: 68%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $145,439.36

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Context: House Hansard - 207 - Jun/6/23
Mr. Blake Richards (Banff—Airdrie, CPC)
  • Jun/6/23 2:09:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, 79 years ago today, on June 6, 1944, the world witnessed an event that would shape the course of history. This day marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War and was a very proud moment in Canada's military history. Early that morning, Canadians stormed the beaches of Normandy. By sunset, more than 1,000 Canadians had made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our freedoms. Though the price was high, the valour of that day laid the foundation for an eventual Nazi surrender and made a proclamation to the world that Canada would give no quarter to tyranny. Our history shows, and our presence confirms, that brave Canadians will always answer the call to defend our country and our values. On the anniversary of D-Day, I ask every Canadian to reflect on the selfless sacrifice of the Normandy landings that was pivotal in securing the free and prosperous nation we cherish still today. We will remember them.
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