Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have a great deal of sympathy for what you are confronted with. I have to say that this chair in particular has, in prior meetings, in my view, in my judgment, done quite a good job of carrying out the business of this committee. I don't know what has happened today, but it isn't consistent with his track record, unfortunately.
My first question to you is as follows. You have served the Canadian people in your role as a member of the political staff personnel. Do you consider it to be a privilege to serve in that capacity, to serve your fellow Canadians in that role?