Mr. Chairman, now that I have the right to ask the question, we should remind the witnesses that they do not have the right to not answer the question.
You do not have the right to remain silent at a parliamentary committee. You offset that right with the fact that we can't use any testimony you give here against you. You enjoy parliamentary privilege.
It's not an option to answer the question if they feel like it. If I put the question, they answer it.