In his opening address to Parliament yesterday, I was expecting, no hoping; for a different tone form the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Andrew Holness. I must express my disappointment for you see; one catches more flies with honey than with vinegar. Given its size, this can hardly be regarded as a formidable opposition. Indeed, if nothing else, its size should ensure that its members attend Parliament without fail or risk missing crucial votes for which their numbers may make a difference. I suggest that collaboration will be the opposition's most potent weapon as they are significantly outnumbered and can easily be outvoted.
Let me therefore share what would, for me, have been opening remarks worthy of an opposition, intent on proving that size does not matter.
Mr. Speaker, members of this Honourable House, every Member of the Opposition is humbled by the privilege to be of service to the people of Jamaica
As an opposition, we commit to:
1. Deliberate partnership in good governance
2. Fervent advocacy for justice
3. Honorable stewardship of the public trust
4. Meaningful debate of the business of the People's Parliament
5. Purposeful action on the People's behalf.
We are hopeful that the gains which have been made will be regarded as the bases for continued improvements in the social and economic well-being of the people of Jamaica
Congratulations to all the members of this Honourable House who have been given, once again or for the first time, the opportunity to do right by the people of Jamaica.
Today we begin a new leg on this awesome journey called service.
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