Yes. Thank you.
The rules basically were that I had requested a number of witnesses be put on the short list so that we could get to our business on this first week very quickly, on very short notice.
General Thompson's name was not on that short list, but was on the broader list. When the others were unavailable, we then went to that broader list. It was on the list of witnesses that had been supplied, so I don't want General Thompson to think that he is our second choice to anyone. But we thought there would be other generals available.
We're very pleased that you're able to be here today and provide testimony, and we look forward to your comments.
Thank you, Madame Lalonde.