Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd also like to welcome the witnesses here today and thank them for their presentations. I have a couple of questions to ask through the chair.
First of all, we did talk briefly about the national interests, and particularly the peacekeeping operations or peacemaking operations. In particular, we talked a little bit about Afghanistan. It was mentioned that these operations are much longer and much more costly. Again, how do we ensure that the public is on board to make sure that our national interests are looked after?
That question is for both of you.