Great. Thank you.
You commented during your testimony about the importance of providing security before rebalancing to diplomacy and development can occur. You made reference to the fact that this has occurred in the north and parts of the west, that they're now benefiting from the long-term investment of security in those regions, and that the south, where we're currently most heavily invested, is the next area requiring greater security.
I was hoping that you could explain for Canadians the importance of providing security and how it's absolutely necessary for the other development steps to occur. Please elaborate.