Paul Martin refused to promise something - namely, added foreign aid in response to Live 8:
Martin responded in the House of Commons Tuesday by saying he is not prepared to make promises that the federal government can't keep.
"The problem with international public policy is that, too often, commitments are made on the grounds of photo ops and I will not do that," Martin said.
Of course, when it comes to domestic policy, photo ops on promises that might not be kept are just fine.
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