Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to continue somewhat along the same lines as Ms. Mathyssen.
You also mentioned in your opening statement that it is important to determine the source of veterans' health problems.
Here in Canada, it seems that we have long suspected uranium as being the cause of illnesses. However, that seems to be less and less the case. And yet, other tests or examinations have not really been conducted to determine the source of Gulf War syndrome, among others. This syndrome is common among veterans who, upon their return from different conflicts, experience similar health problems.
What is your experience of that situation in the United States? Have studies been done that could point to other elements as being the possible source of Gulf War syndrome in particular?