Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
In the same connection, I would emphasize that the bill's consequences for the lives, careers and incomes of these people are considerable. I believe they deserve to be heard. In fact, if my own life and career were affected that much by a bill and I had the opportunity to speak on the subject, I would do it. Some people have extraordinary things to tell us. That will subsequently be analyzed by committee members.
Some specific cases that I've been told about would enable us to gauge the impact that such and such a measure of the bill might have on a career. In fact, here we're talking about specific facts, actual and concrete experiences. I think that's a plus. As important as organizations' work on the major issues is, it could be enhanced, clarified, specified and viewed by artists and creators. I think it's fundamentally important that these people be heard as individuals rather than represented by a group. However, I remind you that we have to hear a maximum of three witnesses an hour so that this is viable and comprehensible.
I take it for granted that, unless we are informed otherwise, the list will stay open.