Mr. Chair, you are probably right that I haven't been alert enough in terms of the procedure for subamendments and amendments. I thought you were going to consider my subamendment. True, I still have some things to learn about procedure. However, that doesn't change the fact that I submitted my subamendment properly. I believe everyone can recognize that. The committee members did not receive the wording of my proposal, just as we had not received the wording of Mr. Long's amendment.
Committee members, given the urgency of the situation, I would appreciate it if you would proceed in accordance with the intent that was submitted.