Mr. Chairman, I find this strange, even if the clerk is telling us that this has happened at other committees. Since 2001—and other more seasoned members than myself could confirm it—every time we have discussed an issue, it has been relatively easy to find officials from the department concerned to come and testify before us. I do not understand what is happening. We should not be very patient in this matter.
On May 16th, 2006. See this statement in context.