Before the opening statement.... I made inquiries with members of the committee.
Given the nature of the finger-pointing and the attempts to cast blame on other parties as to who chose GC Strategies, given the RCMP investigation, and without suggesting that at any point in time Mr. Doan has attempted to mislead this committee, I think it prudent, sir, to have this witness sworn to tell the truth or to affirm to tell the truth by whatever mechanism binds his conscience.