Colleagues, good morning, and thank you all for coming. I apologize for waiting a bit to start the meeting this morning. I was certainly hoping we would have a couple of our whips around the table, as I think this would be of more interest to them. I will remind members before we get started that this meeting is being held in public.
If members recall, we did receive a letter from the chair of the liaison committee regarding travel within the national capital region. The committee invited Mr. Allison, who is the chair of that committee, to appear before this committee, and he has graciously accepted. Members will also remember that we did request that Ms. Bonnie Brown, the former chair of the liaison committee, be invited as well. Indeed, she was invited, but unfortunately she was unable to accept for this morning.
Mr. Allison, thank you very much for coming. I appreciate your taking the time out of your busy schedule. If you'd be kind enough to introduce your colleague this morning, then we'll open the table for discussion.