I had asked witnesses appearing before the committee to provide further clarification on three issues. They agreed, and the committee agreed that we would accept the answers to those questions in writing from departmental officials. I don't believe the clerk of the committee has yet received those three answers. I'd ask the committee that if I don't receive them in the next seven days, we call those witnesses before this committee and ask them why they have breached the trust of this committee.
On October 3rd, 2006. See this statement in context.