Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Two points from the previous speaker.... He indicated that our workload is heavy enough. Just a few minutes ago I supported willingly, and I continue to support, adding these two gentlemen from the UN and NATO to the February 27 meeting--I believe was the proposed date--only because I truly believe they would add another dimension and probably bring forth some other suggestions or ideas or their knowledge to this committee, which I know has worked so well over the years, no matter which side of the House we sit on. So I'm very disappointed, and I find that argument totally unacceptable for me.
Second, Mr. Chairman, somebody mentioned the three-D concept. I've said before, and I'll close with this, the foreign affairs committee indeed plays a very vital role on one aspect of our initiatives, and defence plays another important role. I think committee members here are intelligent enough to understand the difference between the two.
On that, I urge you to support this motion.