Yes, Mr. Chair.
I am asking for the indulgence of my colleagues here at the committee. I've learned conclusively today—it's been in the media—from Shahbaz Bhatti's brother Peter Bhatti that there has been a fatwa issued in Pakistan for Sikander Bhatti, Shahbaz Bhatti's younger brother. Gerard Bhatti is still there; and Paul, his brother who has taken up Shahbaz Bhatti's position in the government, is staying in Italy now because of clear and present danger to his immediate safety.
I just want to ask my colleagues—because of the nature of the situation, the importance of it, and the history of Shahbaz with our committee—if we would be open to clearing our schedule, if possible, the first Tuesday that we're back. Hopefully Paul will be able to make arrangements to fly from Italy and sit before our committee and inform us on the exact circumstances happening in Pakistan with his family.