Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Chair, I think we're long past the time; we need to move ahead on this. The long debate on amendment after amendment after amendment is simply slowing the process down.
When I speak to my constituents and they realize the age of consent is 14, many of them can't believe it. So I would be opposed to any measure, Mr. Lee, that would change the name of this bill to “age of consent”. I think “age of protection” is very appropriate. That's what we're trying to do with this bill; we're trying to protect the vulnerable children and young people of our country. I would be opposed, then, to this amendment, which would create in my mind a permanent loophole and an opportunity for those preying on young people.
Thank you.