I was hoping we could deal with this in a professional and courteous manner. Technically, yes, members are allowed to sit around the table. If you want to sit beside Mr. Fortin, you're free to do so. There are also chairs on the other side of the table, and you're more than welcome to sit over there or to sit elsewhere. All I'm asking you to do, sir, as a courtesy, is to be courteous to Mr. Fortin if he needs a bit more elbow room. We're going to be here for a long time.
You can argue this nonsense all you want, but—