Thank you. I'm relieved, General, to hear that lawyers have a sense of humour. That's the most enlightening thing I've heard today--no offence to the other lawyers in the room.
Before we go to the second round, I just want to point out two things.
Depending on when we finish with this witness, we have a number of options that we can do and we can go in camera with regard to any recommendations. Keep in mind that the government can be guided by recommendations of a standing committee on the appointment of a nominee, but obviously it doesn't have to abide by the committee's recommendations, as advocated by the Speaker in 2005.
I'll also point out to members of the committee that afterwards we will go into committee business as we have a number of items with regard to committee business.
With the second round now, we'll begin with Mr. Braid.