Thank you.
Good morning, Mr. Butts. Thank you for being here.
I'd like to read to you from the letter of resignation by Ms. Philpott from two days ago and ask if you agree.
She said:
Unfortunately, the evidence of efforts by politicians and/or officials to pressure the former Attorney General to intervene in the criminal case involving SNC-Lavalin, and the evidence as to the content of those efforts have raised serious concerns for me....
The solemn principles at stake are the independence and integrity of our justice system.... Sadly, I have lost confidence in how the government has dealt with this matter and in how it has responded to the issues....
Finally she said:
I must abide by my core values, my ethical responsibilities and constitutional obligations.
I take it from your summary that you are in complete disagreement with her conclusions.