Dr. Sokolsky, I was interested in a statement you made:
It is also evident in the recent policy and defence expenditure decisions being made by the United States that a Canadian readiness posture that recognizes the need and ability to make choices with regard to overseas capabilities and commitments will not put Ottawa at odds with the position now being taken by our major ally.
I don't have a lot of time, but I just wanted you to expand on that statement and what exactly you meant by it.