I think, Mr. Cooper, that what I find fascinating with you—and I'm going to say it today—is that conversation and discussion are okay as long as you're having it, but when other people are also just throwing it out.... That's what we're doing here; hence, why we're having this conversation.
I will also say to you that this is now a repetitive instance where you suggest that there are resources and the people who are here to provide me support, such as the clerk...and I'll give a shout-out to Sophia, who is the head clerk today and is accompanied by Christine. Both of them had the same reaction: where's this information coming from? As you're obtaining information, and if you're receiving it from the Table, it would be really good for the people who work really hard to keep this committee on its tracks to know this.
Once again, I'm going to repeat that I received a letter and the first thing I did was respond to the clerk and say, “Can we find out what resources are available?” I actually went beyond what was asked in that letter and said, “Can we even just start our meetings earlier to make sure we can accommodate this request, because it's really important work that we're doing?”
I'm not sure how much more I can demonstrate that when members want extra time, and the intention is clear that the majority of members are asking for that, I take this role very seriously.
I have Madam Blaney.