I have two questions for you.
Robert Gates deployed 3,000 American soldiers in southern Afghanistan. I'd like to know whether there are any changes. Are those American soldiers completely under the jurisdiction of Brigadier-General Thompson at present? You will recall that Robert Gates had said that the Canadian soldiers were taking part in a much more vigorous mission. What this involves isn't necessarily consistent with the Canadian approach. I'd like to know how this integration is working at present.
I have just come back from Valcartier today. No doubt, you have read the Auditor General's report on the supply chain. A number of people there have told me that this was starting to create a significant problem. Soldiers are even cannibalizing other trucks, meaning they are taking parts to use them where they are needed elsewhere. Have you talked with General Benjamin about this? The problem seems to be getting worse, in my opinion, and this is endangering Canada's intervention in Afghanistan.