Can you tell me whether, in the case of the C-17s, the Minister of National Defence demanded that the process be fast-tracked? He did not necessarily demand it of you, I suppose, but I believe the Minister is able to say to Generals Hillier, Hincke and Ward that he wants that aircraft as quickly as possible. I consider that to be political intervention.
Is this common practice? Can it happen? Is it possible for it to happen?