Thank you, Madam Chair.
First, I'd like to thank all the witnesses for being here today for this important study.
Before I begin, I'd like to take this opportunity to commemorate the important occasion of the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. I'd like to invite all of us to remember, honour and pay tribute to the brave heroes who served in the Second World War. Let us always remember their service, sacrifice and their legacy of courage and ensure that their legacy guides us in fostering peace, justice and economic prosperity in this world.