I disagree with the inference. I disagree with the premise of your question.
First of all, unlike in other jurisdictions, the Attorney General does not have an investigative role. We delegate that to other kinds of institutions.
Second, at the time that interview was taped, February 8—it aired February 10—all we had were anonymous allegations in The Globe and Mail and an unequivocal denial by the Prime Minister. At that point, on February 8, I stand by what I say.
I also said in an earlier interview that day with The House, which was taped prior to the CTV interview but was played before...I also stated in good faith that this committee was the master of its own docket, and that I would appear if it called me to appear—