On a point of order, Mr. Chair, it would seem to me that, with all due respect--and I say this sincerely to Ms. Black--if there is anybody who should be apologizing to the groups that were present at this committee last Thursday, it would be she herself and her party for being the ones to ask these groups to attend and then not giving them the courtesy of actually being at this particular meeting. On that point, perhaps you have a good explanation that you can share with the committee as to why you were absent after you invited these groups.
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