Thank you, Chair.
I have a couple of things to say.
The first thing is that it's frustrating that we're not hearing from our witnesses right now. I agree with that sentiment.
I would also like to express my concern about how my colleague Mr. Perkins is being responded to by the chair. I do not feel that many of the comments being made are appropriate. I also agree the rules clearly state that the member is able to express his concern about a question of privilege. He made it very clear that he is trying to get through it quickly. He is trying to respond to a couple of questions I asked directly on whether other organizations within this group are not included, which I have not yet heard.
I understand the process. I've read the book. I don't need somebody to explain that to me. My question was more about getting information so I'm able to determine how I feel about the situation.
I have some concerns about the way this process is unfolding. Quite frankly, I agree that my colleague Mr. Perkins has not been heard with respect to his final comments. I feel this could have been completely avoided if the process had been done differently. We could have been talking to witnesses at this point.
I'm just expressing frustration. My hope is that we can have fewer comments during this decision-making process that are unhelpful for the situation.