Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Gauthier, I am a little concerned. You said that the army is not only there to conduct military operations, but that it is also rebuilding a country. Yet, when we considered the new motion with regard to refocusing the mission in Afghanistan, we were told that the army was ensuring a certain amount of security, but as time passed, civilians, CIDA or development organizations would be taking over.
I am having trouble understanding your remark.