Thank you very much, Mr. Harder and Mr. Taylor. You both mentioned, specifically Mr. Harder, at the very beginning, the issue of change on a global scale both in terms of population and GDP. The pace of change has been astounding. This is quite new to me; I had not really thought of this issue.
I would, however, like to hear your comments on the recent statement made by Prime Minister Harper this week to the effect that the war against the Taliban cannot be won and that military forces should mainly work on development in Afghanistan.
How do you view this statement and what effect could this have on NATO? Do you think that there should be an international conference held in that region of the world, which would have to involve Pakistan, India, China, Iran and Russia, all the major players?