Mr. Chairman, I would accept Mr. Harris' comment as a friendly amendment, as long as it can be translated appropriately as “stand down”. “Stand down” is fine.
I thank Mr. Hawn for suggesting that I might be involved in some political mischief. I haven't heard that too often from that side, so I appreciate it.
Finally, my socks are not little, believe me.
I would suggest to you, Mr. Chairman, that I did make the proviso that if all our questions were answered in committee of the whole, that would be fine, but I think we need the assurance to have this on the record. If in fact they were not, this issue needs to be explored in a more wholesome setting, which I think is this committee. It's extremely important for the men and women who serve in the navy, and for Canadians in general.