What we mean is that this is the first time our Canadian Forces have seen active combat since the Korean War, and more than 8,500 people—for example, from Petawawa—have participated in this mission. I don't know necessarily if we know the extent yet of what they will be suffering. It is important that we will be able to assist them, to make sure as a country—they have served our country well—that they are taken care of properly.
On February 25th, 2009. See this statement in context.