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Query: Honourable senators, I am somewhat hesitant, even humbled, to introduce my rather technical subject after listening to the learned debate this afternoon on Bill C-20. The quality of the debate has been unusually high and fascinating, given the nature of the subject matter - the very survival of our great nation.
I am slightly tentative, even humbled, to introduce my rather technical subject 
The speaker thinks that the problem isn't all that serious.
At least two concerns have been raised.
the matter being discussed affects many people
pertinent subjects can be stuied
The House has an opinion.
The bill is currently being debated
The calibre of the discussion has been unusually high and fascinating
It passed through one thing, but needs approval from another now
This is a state initiative being discussed.
It still has to be approved by something
A deposition is impending.
Higher Ground talks of controversial topics.
concerns are a real thing
This is a public debate.
We do have something remotely like that in this situation.
The speaker would like to shift.
intervention is the topic of discussion
Consensus is growing around this issue
There is a decision that must be made
The speaker is referring to some type of legal proceeding. 
I would like to proceed with care.
The bill C-20 is not very important and has little impact.
The nation's very survival is at stake because of an American invasion.
The nation's very survival is at stake because the Prime Minister is a cyborg.