Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Quite frankly, I'm disappointed with the direction this particular meeting has taken. I did notice that my Liberal colleagues were careful not to accuse Mr. Preuss of contempt of Parliament. Even Mr. Julian didn't do that.
But Mr. Laframboise, it really concerns me that you have made the allegation that Mr. Preuss is in contempt of Parliament. It's a very serious allegation to make of someone who has served many years for this government, who is one of the most senior officials--