I call the meeting to order.
We have a packed schedule today. We want to get started and keep to the schedule. We are splitting the meeting into two sections this morning. For the first hour we have Pierre Lagueux, former assistant deputy minister, materiel; and from the Center for Defense Information, the Hon. Philip E. Coyle, senior advisor.
I understand, Mr. Coyle, that you'll start with your remarks, and then we'll have Mr. Lagueux's. Then we'll open it up for questions.
We'll have to be fairly strict on time, committee, for questions and make sure we're done at 10 so we can get the other group in.
Gentlemen, go ahead. The floor is yours.