Thank you.
Notwithstanding Mr. Ruff's testimony, in which he said his intention is not to undermine the work of NSICOP...which I get. I appreciate that, and I take it at face value. I don't think it's his intention to do that.
Notwithstanding that, Mr. Wark, you've said that this bill would “fatally undermine” NSICOP. That's pretty strong language. I want to get you to unpack that a little bit more. I don't think you've necessarily had the chance to do that yet. You've outlined the impact on security clearance. What other aspects of NSICOP's role or work that you've called fundamental would this fatally undermine?