Thanks, Chair.
First off, I offer my thanks to General Eyre, Admiral Auchterlonie, General Meinzinger and General Boivin. I know all four of you very well and have had the pleasure and honour of serving with you. I know you continue to serve the Canadian Armed Forces, Canada and all members to the highest esteem.
General Meizinger, just on the record, all the best in your upcoming retirement. Hopefully, you have more time to continue your hockey game.
I first have a comment for you, Minister, that I want to put on the record. I disagree with what you stated earlier, when you were comparing what's going on in Ukraine and Afghanistan and there not being a fight for democracy ongoing in Afghanistan. There absolutely is a fight for democracy going on in that country.