I call the meeting to order.
I want to welcome two very familiar witnesses to this committee, who have recently been on a keen journey together. I'm sure they're going to share it with us. I'm told that Mr. Fadden is going to go first, and he's going to stretch the five-minute barrier. General Thibault will operate with his usual military precision and stay within five minutes.
With that, I'll call upon Mr. Fadden for his opening remarks, followed by General Thibault.