I wouldn't be concerned about where we are heading. The world isn't getting prettier out there. But let's say we don't have any missions because the government doesn't want us to be outside the country. Even in the Canada-first context and supporting our own troops here in Canada--even supporting Alert, for example, is a nightmare for me right now--those strategic lifts would be fundamental. It's a huge country, so they would be used extensively whatever the scenario.
On October 4th, 2006. See this statement in context.