Thank you, Madam Chair.
Part of the problem is that we have discussions like this and some people adopt the approach that if you say a false allegation ten times it becomes correct. A false allegation is a false allegation, and unfortunately some people on the other side of the table don't seem to comprehend that.
I have a few questions to help clarify the matter. The first one is to Mr. Lynch.
To be clear, can you assure the committee that there was no political influence before, during, or following the conclusion of the review?