Thank you for your invitation to appear here this morning.
I'm here this morning to help you as much as I can. I have a general expertise in the area of policy and strategy in conflict and war. I have a specific expertise in the theory and practice of intelligence. I have had only a very small and old past experience in the area of acquisition. I had a career in the military, in the army, and I had a job or two in the mid-eighties involved in this area. I remember ordering spears and horses, so I don't know that anything I have in the way of experience is as relevant as you would hope today, although I do have a general understanding of the importance and the role of intelligence.
I understand that you have an interest in the Five Eyes arrangement, so I'm happy to provide as much information as I can on that.
I understand the importance of your questions. At this point I'm here to provide help and I'm keen on your questions.
Thank you.