I understand that you have an opening statement. As with our previous witness, I also offer to you that if at any time during these proceedings you wish to make any further statements to the committee that are relevant and germane to the matter before us and that will clarify what has been said, or to provide any additional information that you believe would benefit our study, I will give you that opportunity.
We will now proceed with your opening statement.
Mr. Mulroney, please proceed.