Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to welcome both Peter and Ambassador Taylor.
Between you, you have a tremendous amount of experience in diplomacy and where Canada is going, as both of you were heavily involved in Canadian diplomacy in Foreign Affairs.
The question I have is on the global bigger picture perspective and, from your experience, what has happened in the past. Would you say there has been a general loss of influence by the U.S. in world affairs, or would you say that currently you are seeing more opportunities being presented? Based on your experience of what is happening in the U.S. and with NATO allies in the western world, what do you think is happening around the world?