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Martin, who belongs to the official opposition New Democrats,
bolted as members of Parliament began to rise one by one to
vote. He later blamed his departure on an unwise purchase at a
local store.
"They had men's underwear on for half price and I bought a bunch
that was clearly too small for me. I find it difficult to sit
for any length of time," he told the chamber to guffaws and
applause from fellow legislators.
Martin, one of the more colorful Canadian members of Parliament,
did return in time to cast his vote.
(Reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Toni Reinhold)
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