Perhaps I can respond.
There were four basic points that you made; first, that there was not enough time. I suspect investigators would always say they'd like more time, but I believe Mr. Cummins and Mr. Bird were absolutely definitive that they had found no evidence whatsoever to suggest criminal activity. The definitiveness of their conclusion in that timeframe to me suggests that the timeframe was adequate for them to arrive at their conclusions and the findings in the report.
Second, I think Mr. Cummins and Mr. Bird actually said quite the opposite concerning whether or not they had enough authority. They felt they were given complete independence, and indeed our instructions were that they could go wherever they thought the investigation should go, as seasoned, extremely experienced investigators.
Third, on the United States, I think we have described that it's not a matter of authority but a matter of law and treaty, and therefore it's not an issue that either the investigators or we could affect.
Fourth, may I say concerning the Department of Foreign Affairs that I think we have talked about the specifics, but I must say, I would not generalize this. I have just come back from Afghanistan, where I spent ten days with not just the Canadian Forces but with men and women of Foreign Affairs. I think they're doing some absolutely remarkable things around the world. In no way, shape, or form would I generalize from the specific instance here, for which I think we have a remedy plan.
Thank you.