Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'll share my time with Mr. Trost.
First of all, I'd like to say to Mr. McDowell—and I know I speak for everyone in this room--we're very thankful that you came back from Iraq safe and sound.
I do have one question for the witnesses, and any one of you can respond.
Do you really think that deserters who come from a prosperous, developed, democratic country that respects human rights, due process, and the rule of law are more deserving of special treatment from our country than the thousands upon thousands of legitimate refugees who we are trying to help, refugees who are living in camps, many in squalor, in danger, in fear for their lives, in fear for their families' lives, facing potential torture—I could go on and on—many of whom have lived in these camps for decades? Are deserters truly more deserving of special rights and privileges?