I have just a few points. I appreciate the opportunity to be here. One of the things I'm committed to is to have a more open policy development process. If people have ideas, suggestions, I'd like to hear them. I think much of foreign policy should not be partisan and should not be political. Of course there will be some issues that are, and it's fair that there will be honest differences of opinion.
One of the things that worked very well with the Canadian mission in Libya was that we were forthcoming about offering briefings, not just to members of this committee but to the party leaders and others. I want to underline to all members of the committee that our team of officials is always available to provide support for your work and deliberations.
There are a significant number of emerging issues. It's an active time in the world, and I, my office, and my department will be available on short notice to support the critics, committee members, and others whenever the need arises.
Thank you.