I was interested in your comments about the five-year rule for former public officer holders. We have had witnesses here who have suggested that this is too long and that in many other countries the period is shorter. I'm curious about that. When I finish here, I will probably have 20 years in, not just here but in other offices I've held, and I feel I've gained a lot of knowledge and I think it's valuable to other people who are dealing with government. I'm wondering if five years goes a little overboard, that there should be an opportunity for people such as me, when I'm finished here, to be able to share some of the experience and knowledge I have gleaned from the years of service.
On February 16th, 2012. See this statement in context.