Rae Criticizes Liberal Rival For Delay

Yesterday, Ignatieff said he waited to express his opinion in a Toronto newspaper because the situation has only recently reached a point where "catastrophic" violence appears imminent. "I've been following it minutely from the beginning and watching it unfold and figuring out when was the time when a statement would be important and relevant," said the MP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore. Several top leadership contenders called for a ceasefire in the early days of the war, which began in mid-July, including Rae and Montreal MP Stéphane Dion, a former federal minister. Of the 11 contenders, all except Ignatieff agreed last week to be interviewed by the Toronto Star on the Mideast. Better late than never, said Dion. http://tinyurl.com/p2r9e

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