Okay, so let's put aside the idea that he is your close personal friend. He doesn't even.... You mentioned the Conflict of Interest Act, which you obviously went through when you were named ambassador to China, and you would be aware of the definition of a friendship within the meaning of that act. Do you believe you even meet the definition of a friendship under the Conflict of Interest Act?
On February 1st, 2023. See this statement in context.